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# simulatesAskToBuyInSandbox(_:)

Simulates an Ask to Buy scenario when testing your app in the sandbox environment.

```
static func simulatesAskToBuyInSandbox(_ simulateAskToBuy: Bool) -> Product.PurchaseOption
```

## Parameters

`simulateAskToBuy`

Set to `true` to simulate a child’s account asking permission to make a purchase.

## Return Value

An instance of [`Product.PurchaseOption`](/documentation/StoreKit/Product/PurchaseOption) to use in [`purchase(options:)`](/documentation/StoreKit/Product/purchase(options:)).

## Discussion

For information about testing Ask to Buy scenarios, see [Testing at all stages of development with Xcode and the sandbox](/documentation/StoreKit/testing-at-all-stages-of-development-with-xcode-and-the-sandbox).

For information about purchases made using Ask to Buy, see [Approve what kids buy with Ask to Buy](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201089).

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