diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index afc30ec..90cf852 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -87,6 +87,7 @@ python 753DataSync.py --results_per_page 100
 | Argument             | Description                                 |
 |----------------------|---------------------------------------------|
 | `--results_per_page` | Optional. Number of results per API call (default: `100`) |
+| `--test`             | Optional. If set, only fetch the first page of results. |
 
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@@ -99,6 +100,7 @@ python 753DataSync.py --results_per_page 100
 5. **📤 Add Features** — Sends data to ArcGIS feature layer.
 6. **🧹 File Cleanup** — Deletes `.json`/`.log` files older than `PURGE_DAYS`.
 7. **📑 Dynamic Logs** — Logs saved to `753DataSync_YYYY-MM-DD.log`.
+8. **🧪 Test Mode** — Use the `--test` flag to fetch only the first page of results for testing purposes.
 
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diff --git a/app.py b/app.py
index 04bd288..5b5dfe5 100644
--- a/app.py
+++ b/app.py
@@ -146,10 +146,13 @@ def parse_arguments():
     # Add arguments for results per page
     parser.add_argument('--results_per_page', type=int, default=100, help="Number of results per page (default: 100)")
     
+    # Add a test flag
+    parser.add_argument('--test', action='store_true', help="If set, only fetch the first page of results.")
+    
     # Parse the arguments
     args = parser.parse_args()
 
-    return args.results_per_page
+    return args.results_per_page, args.test
 
 def generate_token(username, password, url="https://www.arcgis.com/sharing/rest/generateToken"):
     """Generates an authentication token."""
@@ -305,8 +308,8 @@ def main():
         purge_old_files(purge_days)
 
         # Parse command-line arguments
-        results_per_page = parse_arguments()
-        logger.info(f"Parsed arguments: results_per_page={results_per_page}")
+        results_per_page, test_mode = parse_arguments()
+        logger.info(f"Parsed arguments: results_per_page={results_per_page}, test_mode={test_mode}")
 
         # Load environment variables
         logger.info("Loading environment variables.")
@@ -356,6 +359,11 @@ def main():
                     logger.info("No more data to fetch, stopping pagination.")
                     break
 
+                # Break the loop if in test mode
+                if test_mode:
+                    logger.info("Test mode is enabled, stopping after the first page.")
+                    break
+
                 page_number += 1
             except Exception as e:
                 logger.error(f"Error fetching or saving data for page {page_number}: {e}", exc_info=True)