# Chargebee Site Configuration > **Source**: [Chargebee](https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration) > >

Set up your Chargebee site with ease: set up currencies, billing, taxes, branding, and emails to launch faster.

## Browse Collection 1. [Configure Organisation Address & Time Zone](https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/NNTipOcOUDw-configure-organisation-address-time-zone.md) (Video) 2. [Configure Currencies for Billing](https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/nCECzwahjrA-configure-currencies-for-billing.md) (Video) 3. [Configure Billing Frequencies for Subscriptions](https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/o1GAPxiwynw-configure-billing-frequencies-for-subscriptions.md) (Video) 4. [Configure Brand Styles](https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/Cm6nAo9iXRs-configure-brand-styles.md) (Video) 5. [Configure Invoices and Credit Notes](https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/M1C4Ru2jiYo-configure-invoices-and-credit-notes.md) (Video) 6. [Configure Language Settings](https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/K4L4vRdHsJk-configure-language-settings.md) (Video) 7. [Configure Dunning Rules & Email Notifications](https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/lPor8fQP0Ng-configure-dunning-rules-email-notifications.md) (Video) 8. [Customize Your Master Email Template](https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/fR2Zadv3eXA-customize-your-master-email-template.md) (Video) 9. [Exploring Time Machine for Scenario Testing ](https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing.md) (Video) 10. [How to Create Custom Fields in Chargebee?](https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/uYCz1jAUDy8-how-to-create-custom-fields-in-chargebee.md) (Video) 11. [Transfer Configurations between Sites](https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/XBlDiyhNtvI-transfer-configurations-between-sites.md) (Video) --- # VIDEO: Exploring Time Machine for Scenario Testing ## METADATA - id: PIq31k9QG93VBFi0kwksSw - type: video - source: Chargebee - content_url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing - collection_url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration ## TRANSCRIPT - time: 00:00 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=0 text: In this video, - time: 00:01 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=1 text: let's see how to use Chargebee's Time Machine. - time: 00:03 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=3 text: It is a simulation feature available only in your test site - time: 00:07 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=7 text: designed to let you time‑travel virtually to validate your billing workflows. - time: 00:12 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=12 text: It's still in public beta, - time: 00:13 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=13 text: so you may find some functional quirks. Before we begin, - time: 00:16 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=16 text: just a quick heads-up. - time: 00:18 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=18 text: In this video, - time: 00:19 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=19 text: today's date is September 2nd. - time: 00:21 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=21 text: We'll be traveling back six months, to March 2nd - time: 00:24 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=24 text: to test out our subscription scenario, - time: 00:26 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=26 text: to access it. - time: 00:28 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=28 text: Simply go to Settings. - time: 00:31 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=31 text: Configure Chargebee - time: 00:36 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=36 text: Scroll to the bottom to find the Time Machine option in your test environment. - time: 00:43 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=43 text: In time machine mode, - time: 00:44 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=44 text: you can choose from several scenarios, - time: 00:46 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=46 text: Blank Slate, - time: 00:47 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=47 text: dunning, - time: 00:48 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=48 text: consolidated invoices, - time: 00:50 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=50 text: subscription states, - time: 00:51 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=51 text: scheduled subscription actions, - time: 00:53 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=53 text: and invoicing features. - time: 00:55 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=55 text: In this video, - time: 00:56 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=56 text: let's go with Blank Slate. - time: 00:57 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=57 text: You can also set how far back to travel. - time: 00:59 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=59 text: Options range from a fortnight up to 4 years. - time: 01:02 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=62 text: For our test, - time: 01:03 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=63 text: let's go with the six-month option. - time: 01:06 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=66 text: Here, - time: 01:06 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=66 text: I choose Blank Slate, - time: 01:08 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=68 text: set the travel back duration to 6 months. - time: 01:11 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=71 text: Now click Enter Time Machine. - time: 01:13 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=73 text: At that time, - time: 01:14 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=74 text: all existing test data will be permanently removed, - time: 01:16 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=76 text: so please export it beforehand if you require it. - time: 01:21 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=81 text: Once inside, - time: 01:22 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=82 text: the Time Machine takes you back six months - time: 01:24 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=84 text: which is second of March. - time: 01:26 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=86 text: You can only move forward from that point. - time: 01:28 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=88 text: Backward movement is currently not supported. - time: 01:31 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=91 text: To restart and go backwards again, - time: 01:33 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=93 text: you'd need Start Afresh, - time: 01:34 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=94 text: which again wipes data, - time: 01:36 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=96 text: or you need to fully exit. - time: 01:38 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=98 text: Either way, - time: 01:39 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=99 text: your Time Machine session is cleared upon exit, - time: 01:41 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=101 text: as noted. - time: 01:42 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=102 text: Entering the Time Machine clears customer and subscription data. - time: 01:46 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=106 text: Exiting it does the same. - time: 01:48 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=108 text: So treat each session like a clean slate. - time: 01:50 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=110 text: I created a test customer and subscription today using API - time: 01:54 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=114 text: September 2nd. - time: 01:55 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=115 text: But because I'm inside Time Machine preset to March 2, - time: 01:59 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=119 text: the system records that subscription as having been created on March 2. - time: 02:03 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=123 text: That's how Chargebee simulates the timeline, - time: 02:05 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=125 text: ensuring all events align with the virtual time frame we've entered. - time: 02:10 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=130 text: Let's check the subscription. - time: 02:17 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=137 text: This subscription was created on March 2nd. - time: 02:20 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=140 text: The trial ends 7 days later—on March 9th. - time: 02:28 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=148 text: Now, - time: 02:29 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=149 text: let's move forward to March 10th. - time: 02:37 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=157 text: Next, - time: 02:38 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=158 text: let's check the invoice. - time: 02:44 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=164 text: You can notice that invoice was generated on March 9, - time: 02:47 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=167 text: which is the activation date after 7 days of trial. - time: 02:50 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=170 text: Now, - time: 02:51 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=171 text: let's take a look at the email notifications. - time: 02:53 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=173 text: Keep in mind, - time: 02:54 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=174 text: the emails are not actually sent. - time: 02:57 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=177 text: They're only recorded in the email logs. - time: 02:59 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=179 text: And importantly, - time: 03:00 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=180 text: reminder emails and follow-up emails are not recorded in the logs at all. - time: 03:05 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=185 text: You can find the activity log at the bottom of the subscription. - time: 03:09 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=189 text: Here, - time: 03:10 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=190 text: Chargebee ensures that all events align with the virtual time frame we've entered. - time: 03:14 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=194 text: Now that you've seen a complete test using Chargebee's time machine, - time: 03:18 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=198 text: let's take a step back and review some of the important limitations we encountered. - time: 03:22 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=202 text: When you enter the Time Machine, - time: 03:24 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=204 text: all existing subscriptions and customer data in your test site are erased. - time: 03:28 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=208 text: This action cannot be undone, - time: 03:30 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=210 text: so it's always a good idea to export your data first if you'll need it later. - time: 03:35 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=215 text: The way time travel works is also limited. - time: 03:38 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=218 text: You can move back from the present and then go forward, - time: 03:41 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=221 text: but you cannot travel further back than your original starting point. - time: 03:45 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=225 text: There's also a capacity limit. - time: 03:47 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=227 text: The Time Machine only supports up to five subscriptions and five customers at a time. - time: 03:53 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=233 text: If you go beyond that limit, - time: 03:54 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=234 text: there will be some error. - time: 03:56 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=236 text: In addition, - time: 03:57 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=237 text: bulk operations like mass imports or updates are - time: 04:00 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=240 text: not supported while you're in this mode. - time: 04:03 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=243 text: Emails behave differently too. - time: 04:05 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=245 text: No emails are actually sent. - time: 04:07 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=247 text: Instead, - time: 04:08 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=248 text: they're logged in the email logs. - time: 04:11 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=251 text: However, - time: 04:11 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=251 text: reminder emails and follow-up emails are not generated or logged at all. - time: 04:17 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=257 text: OTP emails may appear in the logs, - time: 04:19 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=259 text: but they won't be delivered to customers. - time: 04:22 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=262 text: And finally, - time: 04:23 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=263 text: webhook notifications for reminder. - time: 04:25 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=265 text: Events are not supported inside the time machine. - time: 04:28 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=268 text: So while the Time Machine is a powerful - time: 04:31 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=271 text: way to test billing and subscription scenarios, - time: 04:34 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=274 text: these limitations mean it's best suited for small - time: 04:36 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=276 text: scale simulations rather than full scale workflows. - time: 04:40 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/bfH5Tg7fcZo-chargebee-site-configuration/L2M0fAEfIBY-exploring-time-machine-for-scenario-testing?start_time=280 text: Thank you for watching. ## SUMMARY ### Unlock the power of Chargebee’s **Time Machine** — a dynamic simulation tool designed to help teams confidently test and validate billing workflows before going live. **In this video, you'll learn how to:** - Dive back into your billing test environment with confidence — whether it's dunning, consolidated invoicing, subscription status transitions, scheduled subscription actions, webhooks, and more. - Step through potential future scenarios without waiting in real time — fast-forward to future dates to proactively check subscription behavior, invoice generation, payment retries, and failures. - Navigate the feature smoothly: - Understand the trade-offs: entering Time Machine clears your test-site data (so back it up beforehand), limits you to forward travel only (no backwards from your chosen start point), and supports limited data volumes (up to 5 subscriptions/customers). This visual walkthrough equips you with the strategy to validate billing logic, perfect subscription lifecycles, and optimize dunning processes — all within a sandboxed, risk‑free environment. Documentation link: [https://www.chargebee.com/docs/billing/2.0/site-configuration/time-machine](https://www.chargebee.com/docs/billing/2.0/site-configuration/time-machine)