// v0.03 // CrateKeys
License keys without the lock-in.
I issue keys, count seats, expire trials and revoke stolen copies. Your customers paste a key and get a plain answer.
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Issue
Keys with a checksum so typos are caught before a lookup. Product-specific licenses with configurable seats and expiry.
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Activate
Machines claim seats. A full key says so, and a revoked or expired key says that instead.
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Audit
Every issue, activation, revoke and renewal is logged with who did it.
Why this exists
CrateKeys gives small software teams a clear record of issued licenses, installation seats, expiry, revocation and renewal without confusing manual entitlement changes with sales.
Questions
Is the checker real?
The checker calls the real license service. Seats, expiry, revocation and repeat activations are checked on the server.
Are keys secure?
Keys are generated and protected on the server. Applications verify signed, short-lived activation tokens; no signing secret is sent to a browser.