Online Validation
Periodically check if a license is still valid. Allows you to remote-kill a license if a payment is charged back.
Online Activation
Eliminate the manual work of sending license keys. The VBA Padlock Activation Kit is a complete, server-ready PHP application that automates the entire licensing lifecycle — from purchase to activation, validation, and deactivation.
How It Works
Section titled “How It Works”The automated flow provides a seamless experience for your end users while maintaining high security.
- Purchase: The user buys your software (e.g., via the built-in PayPal store).
- Activation Code: Your server generates a unique Activation Code and sends it to the user.
- App Launch: The user launches your workbook and enters their code into the activation dialog.
- Secure Request: The app sends the code + Hardware ID to your server via HTTPS.
- Key Delivery: Your server validates the code, decrements the activation count, and returns a verified license key.
- Unlocked: The application activates instantly on the user’s machine.
The Activation Kit “In the Box”
Section titled “The Activation Kit “In the Box””The kit is much more than just an API. It’s a full management suite for your software business.
Manage Everything
Section titled “Manage Everything”A modern React-based SPA (Single Page Application) to track your customers.
- Statistics: View activation trends (7, 30, 90 days).
- Client Management: Create, edit, and search for customers.
- License Control: Manually block a license or reset activation counts.
- Audit Logs: Every validation and deactivation request is logged.
Sell Instantly
Section titled “Sell Instantly”Turn your web server into a store with zero additional coding.
- Auto-Provisioning: Licenses are created automatically after successful payment.
- Email Alerts: Automatic purchase confirmation for both you and the buyer.
- IPN Support: Secure PayPal Instant Payment Notification integration.
Power Your Own Tools
Section titled “Power Your Own Tools”Standard RESTful endpoints if you want to integrate activation into your existing website.
POST /getactivationPOST /dovalidationPOST /dodeactivation- Security: Validates requests using SHA256 checksums and your project’s Master Key.
Technical Requirements
Section titled “Technical Requirements”The Activation Kit is lightweight and runs on most standard web hosting environments.
| Requirement | Specification |
|---|---|
| PHP Version | 8.1 or higher |
| Database | MariaDB 10.3+ or MySQL 5.7+ |
| Server | Apache 2.4+ (with mod_rewrite) |
| Security | Mandatory HTTPS (SSL) |
| Extensions | pdo_mysql, sodium, curl, openssl |
Core Features
Section titled “Core Features”Self-Service Deactivation
Users can deactivate their machine via the UI to free up a slot for their new computer.
ECC Security
Supports Long Keys based on Ed25519 elliptic curve signatures for maximum cryptographic strength.
Offline Fallback
If a user has no internet, they can still perform a manual “Hardware ID” activation as a backup.
Next Steps
Section titled “Next Steps”Deployment Guide
Full step-by-step walkthrough on how to install the Activation Kit on your server. View deployment guide →
Online Activation Settings
Configure your VBA Padlock Studio project to point to your new server. View UI reference →