> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.methodfi.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Environments

<Warning>
  Method Elements will no longer be supported or maintained beginning December
  31st, 2025. We recommend using [Method Opal](/opal/overview) for all new
  integrations. If you are currently using Elements, please reach out to your
  CSM to discuss your migration options.
</Warning>

Elements are available in each of our three [Environments](/reference/environments):

```
https://elements.dev.methodfi.com (Development)
https://elements.sandbox.methodfi.com (Sandbox)
https://elements.production.methodfi.com (Production)
```

## Considerations for Connect

When using the [Connect Element](/elements/connect/overview), there are a few
things to keep in mind related to the different environments.

### Development Environment

In dev, you can use the following phone numbers to ensure your entity gets verified:

```bash theme={null}
Phone        | Required Fields
------------------------------
+15121231111 | Name, Phone
+15121231112 | Name, Phone, DOB (Date of Birth)
+15121231113 | Name, Phone, DOB (Date of Birth), Address
```

You can either pass in the required fields on token creation or during the Connect session.

**Note**: If you do not use one of the above phone numbers, your dev entities will not be verified.