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Test Mode (Fax Disabled)

Enable this option when you want to exercise the Admin Console, SDKs, or automated tests without reaching any real fax provider.

How it works

  • Faxbot skips all outbound provider calls and immediately returns simulated responses
  • Jobs move through queued → SUCCESS with mock metadata (pages, provider SID)
  • Upload, PDF conversion, and storage flows still run so you can validate file handling
  • Ideal for CI pipelines, demos, and smoke tests in clinics before production go-live

Configure

  1. Admin Console → Setup Wizard
  2. Choose Test Mode (Fax Disabled)
  3. Apply. Faxbot writes FAX_DISABLED=true in the config store.

You can still enable authentication, storage, and inbound settings—only outbound transmission is short-circuited.

Tips

  • Pair with the API key helper to validate auth flows without burning provider credits
  • Use the SDKs’ built-in health checks to confirm connectivity while remaining in a sandbox state
  • When you are ready for real faxes, rerun the Setup Wizard, choose your provider, and apply the changes. Faxbot rolls back the simulation automatically.