# ReportingCloud: New Test Parameter for Document Quota Related Endpoints > ReportingCloud merge, convert, and findandreplace endpoints now accept an optional test parameter. Test calls bypass the document quota and produce watermarked output with a TEST MODE label, letting developers validate templates and data without consuming production quota. - **Author:** Bjoern Meyer - **Published:** 2016-10-06 - **Modified:** 2026-07-17 - **Description:** ReportingCloud merge, convert, and findandreplace endpoints now accept an optional test parameter. Test calls bypass the document quota and produce watermarked output with a TEST MODE label, letting developers validate templates and data without consuming production quota. - **1 min read** (168 words) - **Tags:** - Cloud - Mail Merge - Reporting - ReportingCloud - **Web URL:** https://www.textcontrol.com/blog/2016/10/06/reportingcloud-new-test-parameter-for-document-quota-related-endpoints/ - **LLMs URL:** https://www.textcontrol.com/blog/2016/10/06/reportingcloud-new-test-parameter-for-document-quota-related-endpoints/llms.txt - **LLMs-Full URL:** https://www.textcontrol.com/blog/2016/10/06/reportingcloud-new-test-parameter-for-document-quota-related-endpoints/llms-full.txt --- The quota related endpoints [merge](https://docs.reporting.cloud/docs/endpoint/document/merge), [convert](https://docs.reporting.cloud/docs/endpoint/document/convert) and [findandreplace](https://docs.reporting.cloud/docs/endpoint/document/findandreplace) received the new, optional parameter *test* to send test calls that doesn't count against the document quota. This parameter allows you to test your templates and data packages without affecting the document quota of your account. The resulting documents contain a *TEST MODE* watermark and a specific document title. ![ReportingCloud: New test parameter for document quota related endpoints](https://s1-www.textcontrol.com/assets/dist/blog/2016/10/06/a/assets/results_watermark.webp "ReportingCloud: New test parameter for document quota related endpoints")The *test* mode can be defined using a simple request parameter in the HTTP method call: ``` https://api.reporting.cloud/v1/document/merge?templateName=test.tx&test=true ``` To learn more about the parameters of these endpoints, please have a look at the Web API reference: [Web API Endpoint Reference](https://docs.reporting.cloud/docs/endpoint/) --- ## About Bjoern Meyer As CEO, Bjoern is the visionary behind our strategic direction and business development, bridging the gap between our customers and engineering teams. His deep passion for coding and web technologies drives the creation of innovative products. If you're at a tech conference, be sure to stop by our booth - you'll most likely meet Bjoern in person. With an advanced graduate degree (Dipl. Inf.) in Computer Science, specializing in AI, from the University of Bremen, Bjoern brings significant expertise to his role. In his spare time, Bjoern enjoys running, paragliding, mountain biking, and playing the piano. - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjoernmeyer/) - [X](https://x.com/txbjoern) - [GitHub](https://github.com/bjoerntx) --- ## Related Posts - [ReportingCloud: Uploading Templates Vs. 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