Licensor - License manager for WooCommerce and Envato 1.0.1

Licensor (often referring to the WooCommerce License Manager by QuadLayers or similar Pro tools) is a high-level bridge for digital creators who sell software, themes, or plugins across multiple platforms. It solves a major pain point: managing license keys and automatic updates for products sold both on your own WooCommerce store and on the Envato Market (ThemeForest/CodeCanyon).

By using Licensor, you can centralize your licensing database, ensuring that no matter where a customer buys your product, they receive a valid key and access to updates.

## 1. Core Functionalities

Envato Integration: Connects directly to the Envato API. It can validate Envato purchase codes and automatically import them into your WooCommerce database as orders, allowing you to manage "outside" customers inside your site.

Automatic Key Generation: Automatically creates unique license keys upon successful checkout. You can also define your own prefixes (e.g., MILOS-XXXX-XXXX).

Software Update Server: Turns your WordPress site into an update server. When you release a new version of your software, the plugin notifies all active license holders and allows them to update directly from their WordPress dashboard.

Activation Limits: Set a "Seat Limit" (e.g., 1 license = 3 domains). The plugin tracks where the key is activated and prevents over-usage.

Remote Management: Admins can "Revoke" or "Ban" licenses remotely if a refund is issued or if the terms of service are violated.

## 2. Strategic Use with Your Kits

If you are using the high-end kits we discussed, Licensor adds a layer of "Software as a Service" (SaaS) functionality:

Kit

Implementation Strategy

StartupInc (Tech/SaaS)

Essential for selling a proprietary app or software. It manages the entire lifecycle from purchase to version 2.0 updates.

Lambe (Marketing)

If you sell "Marketing Automation Scripts" or "SEO Dashboards," use Licensor to ensure only paying clients have access.

Exuta (Recruitment)

Use it to sell access to a "Premium Resume Database" plugin that requires a license key to unlock specific data.

## 3. Why it’s Better than Manual Keys

Security: Licenses are stored in an encrypted format within your database.

Reduced Support: Instead of manually emailing keys, the plugin displays them in the customer's "My Account" area and the order confirmation email.

Refund Protection: You can configure the plugin to automatically disable a license the moment a WooCommerce order is marked as "Refunded" or "Cancelled."

## 4. Setup Workflow

Connect Envato: Enter your Envato Personal Token in the settings to sync your marketplace sales.

Configure Product: In the WooCommerce Product Data box, check the "License" tab. Set the activation limit and expiration time (e.g., 1 year).

Prepare Updates: Upload your software's .zip file to the server. The plugin will generate a secure download link that only valid license holders can access.

Deploy the Client: Use the provided "License Client" code snippet in your software/theme so it knows how to "talk" to the Licensor server on your site.

## 5. Key Comparison: Free vs. Pro

Feature

Free Version

Pro Version

Simple Product Support

Yes

Yes

Variable Product Support

No

Yes (Different keys for Pro/Basic)

Envato Validation

Limited

Full API Integration

Automatic Updates

No

Yes (In-Dashboard Updates)

License Renewal/Upgrade

No

Yes

Would you like me to help you configure the "Envato API Token" or draft the "Update Changelog" layout for your first software release?