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Partner sandboxes

A partner sandbox is a special type of developer sandbox that allows select trusted partners to explore Slack features.

Partner sandboxes are fully featured non-production Enterprise environments that allow partners to accelerate proof of concepts, develop and test apps, deliver client demos, and build Enterprise-grade solutions faster.

Request a partner sandbox​

To request a partner sandbox you must already be:

Once you meet these two requirements, you may then request a Slack Partner Sandbox environment.

Request a sandbox

Partner sandbox features​

Partner sandboxes are built with partner needs in mind, enabling Enterprise organizations to innovate safely.

Relaxed developer sandbox limits​

Each partner sandbox:

  • supports up to 45 users and 10 workspaces
  • allows up to 8 active sandboxes per partner developer
  • has no message, file, or automation limits
  • is granted early access to beta features as they become available

Compare partner sandbox limits with developer sandbox limits listed here.

Customized sandbox templates for loading data​

A custom sandbox template is a reusable, configurable, and optionally enforceable blueprint that allows you to set up a sandbox faster and is better aligned with partner and Enterprise needs.

Custom templates are authored by partners themselves. We also provide a selection of Slack templates themed around different use-cases.

Once created, partners can select a template to load test data into a sandbox during provisioning.

Custom sandbox templates are limited to 3 active templates per partner developer, and have the following configurable items:

  • number of workspaces (up to 3)
  • number of channels in each workspace (up to 5)
  • number of users in the sandbox (up to 10)
  • pre-installed Granular Bot Permissions apps
    • owned by partners themselves, or
    • free Slack Marketplace apps

Provisioning partner sandboxes​

Provisioning a partner sandbox is very similar to provisioning any other developer sandbox. Likewise for managing your sandboxes.

Next steps​

➡️ Read more about developer sandboxes and the Slack Developer Program.

➡️ Learn how to connect Salesforce and Slack.

➡️ Learn about the Tableau Next app for Slack, which allows you to receive Tableau Next metric digests and collaborate with coworkers on Tableau Next visualizations and dashboards.