Dev Server not functioning correctly for myself

Hello all, I am newish to the Dev Server gig, but I think I am facing some issues. Upon loading into the development server, instead of retrieving a copy of my profile from the live server, I received a blank profile with all GE refunded. I wouldn’t mind grinding up for a few games using the 5x RP and SL booster for the event to try out new vehicles, but I’ve noticed that I don’t even get RP when playing, just SL. Is this intentional, or is there a way to fix it? Not only not having any of my vehicles but also not being able to earn RP makes it impossible to test new things.

Thanks.