Using multiple environments in Strapi Cloud

Last updated: March 21, 2025

Multi-environments allow you to create separate spaces for development, testing, and production within a single Strapi Cloud project.

Available environments:

  • Essential plan

    • One environment included

    • Additional environments: Not available

  • Pro plan

    • One environment included

    • Additional environments: $50 per environment per month

  • Scale plan

    • Two environments included

    • Additional environments: $250 per environment per month

Key features:

  • Isolated environments

    • Each environment operates independently

    • Changes in one environment don't affect others

    • Separate environment variables for each space

  • Usage and billing

    • API request limits are shared across environments

    • Usage is tracked separately per environment

    • Billing remains at the project level

    • Custom domain support for each environment

  • Environment management

    • Reset environments without deletion

    • Environment variables persist through resets

    • Backups available for production environments

    • Full isolation between environments for security

Use cases for multiple environments:

  • Testing new features without affecting production

  • Creating staging areas for content review

  • Maintaining separate development and production spaces

  • Supporting multiple deployment stages

For detailed setup instructions and best practices, visit our Strapi Cloud environments guide.