# Checking environment

Source: https://developer.avalara.com/goods-calculation-en/design_experience/check_environment/

Provides evidence that demonstrates which environment (Production or Sandbox) the client/partner is operating.

![Screenshot of the Avalara Brazil setup UI. The text that indicates the current environment is outlined with a blue rectangle.](https://avalara-devdocs-prod.mcoutput.com/goods-calculation-en/Resources/Images/DevDot/br-check_env_avataxbr.png)