Project Overview:

The Digital Product Licensing Platform is a web application that allows software developers, digital creators, and SaaS providers to sell digital products (like software, plugins, templates, or tools) with automated license key generation and validation. It protects digital products from unauthorized use and enables creators to track license activation, revoke or renew licenses, and manage users.

This platform is ideal for individuals or companies distributing commercial digital goods online.

Technologies Used:

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap

• Backend: PHP / Node.js / Java (Spring Boot)

• Database: MySQL / MongoDB

• APIs & Tools:

  • JWT or custom token system for license validation

  • Email API for sending license keys

  • REST API for product activation

Key Features:

1. User Registration & Login:

• User and Admin roles

• Email verification & forgot password support

• Secure authentication (bcrypt or JWT)

2. Product Upload & Management (Admin):

• Admin uploads digital products (software, PDFs, ZIPs, tools)

• Set pricing, license type (single-user, multi-user, trial)

• Limit download counts or activation attempts

3. Automated License Key Generation:

• Unique license key generated when a user buys a product

• Optional formats: ABC1-DEF2-GHI3-JKL4, hashed tokens, or UUID

• Keys are tied to user account and product ID

4. License Validation API:

• Developers can integrate the platform’s REST API in their products

• Software sends license key, product ID, and device info

• API returns valid/invalid, expiry date, and activation count

5. License Activation & Deactivation:

• User installs product and activates license

• System tracks activation count, device, IP address

• Users can deactivate license from dashboard to move it to another device

6. Trial and Expiry System:

• Time-limited or feature-limited licenses

• Notifications for expiry and renewal

• Auto-renewal for subscription-based products (optional)

7. Admin Panel:

• Track all users, license status, product usage logs

• Suspend, revoke, or renew licenses manually

• Dashboard analytics: downloads, revenue, license stats

8. Email Notifications:

• License key sent on purchase

• Reminders before expiration

• Confirmation of license activation/deactivation

9. Secure Digital Delivery:

• Users can download products only after license purchase

• Expiring download links or limited access per IP/device