KeyPilot – WordPress License Manager & Software Update System for WooCommerce and EDD

WooCommerce & Easy Digital Downloads | License Key Generation, Activation Tracking, Software Updates & Envato Integration

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Overview

KeyPilot is a next-generation licensing platform for WordPress-based digital product stores. It lets you generate secure license keys automatically on every purchase, track activations per domain, deliver software updates to your customers, and verify Envato purchase codes — all from your own WordPress site.

Whether you sell plugins, themes, or any digital software through WooCommerce or Easy Digital Downloads (EDD), KeyPilot gives you full control over your licensing infrastructure without relying on any third-party SaaS service.

Key Features

License Key Generation

Automatically generates one unique license key per quantity on every completed order
Works with both WooCommerce and Easy Digital Downloads
Enable licensing per product or globally for all products
Set per-product activation device limits (1, 3, or unlimited)
Keys are stored securely in a dedicated database table

Activation Tracking

Track which domains and devices have activated each license
Enforce activation limits and block activations beyond the allowed count
View active, expired, and revoked licenses from the admin dashboard
Manually edit activation limits or revoke licenses
Deactivation endpoint frees a slot for reuse

Software Auto-Updates

Built-in update server for plugins and themes
Define version number, update ZIP URL, and changelog per product
Customers receive update notifications inside WordPress admin
Update endpoint returns version, download link, and changelog
Supports both manual and automatic update workflows

REST API

Public REST API at /wp-json/keypilot/v1/
POST /activate — Activate a license key
POST /check — Validate activation
POST /deactivate — Remove activation
GET /update — Check software updates
All endpoints return JSON responses

License Certificates

Each license key includes a branded certificate page
Certificate links are included in order receipts
Certificate format: ?keypilot_cert=1&key=LICENSE_KEY
Customize logo and certificate text from settings

Customer-Facing Delivery

WooCommerce: Keys shown on Thank You page, My Account, and order emails
EDD: Keys shown on purchase receipt
Each key includes a certificate link
Customize email subject and body from plugin settings

Envato / CodeCanyon Integration

Accept Envato purchase codes as license keys
Verify purchase codes through the Envato API
Automatically create a managed license
Set Envato Item ID on products
Customers from Envato and your store use the same API

Smart Revocation

Licenses automatically revoked when WooCommerce orders are refunded or cancelled
EDD licenses revoked when payment status changes
Manual revocation from the admin dashboard

Webhooks

Configure webhook URL from plugin settings
Receive real-time notifications such as license.created
Useful for CRMs, automation tools, or alerts

Admin Dashboard

Dashboard – License totals and API usage
Licenses – Search, edit limits, revoke
Activations – Domain activation tracking
Settings – Global configuration
Emails – Manage license email templates

Integrations

Plugin	What KeyPilot does
WooCommerce	Product meta setup, order completion hook, keys in receipt and email
Easy Digital Downloads (EDD)	Download meta setup, payment completion hook, receipt integration
EDD Front-End Submissions	Vendor product form support for licensing settings
Dokan	Marketplace vendor products via WooCommerce
Envato / CodeCanyon	Purchase code verification and license creation

How to Add Licensing to Your Plugin or Theme

Enable licensing on the product
Enable KeyPilot licensing in the product settings and set activation limits.
Customer receives their key
License keys appear on the Thank You page, account page, and confirmation emails.
Connect your plugin or theme
Send API requests to activate, validate, and deactivate licenses.
Add update checking
Use the update endpoint to check version information and download updates.
Enable Envato support
Add your Envato token and item ID to verify purchase codes.

REST API Reference

Base URL: https://your-store.com/wp-json/keypilot/v1/

Action	Endpoint	Method	Parameters
Activate license	`/activate`	POST	license_key, url
Check license	`/check`	POST	license_key, url
Deactivate license	`/deactivate`	POST	license_key, url
Check update	`/update`	GET	license_key, url, slug

Example: Activate a License

Request:


POST /wp-json/keypilot/v1/activate

{
 "license_key": "KPLT-A8F2-39XB-7CQ1",
 "url": "https://client-site.com" 
}

Success Response:


{
 "success": true,
 "status": "valid",
 "message": "License activated successfully." 
}

Requirements

WordPress 6.0+
PHP 7.4+
WooCommerce (optional)
Easy Digital Downloads (optional)

Installation

Download the plugin from CodeCanyon
Upload the plugin folder to /wp-content/plugins/
Activate the plugin
Go to the KeyPilot menu in the WordPress dashboard
The plugin automatically creates its required database tables

Frequently Asked Questions

Does KeyPilot support WooCommerce and EDD?

Yes. Both integrations work independently and can run together.

Do I need to modify my products?

You only need to enable licensing on products where you want keys generated.

Can Envato customers use their purchase codes?

Yes. Envato purchase codes can be used as license keys after verification.

What happens when an order is refunded?

The license associated with that order will be automatically revoked.

Can I limit the number of site activations?

Yes. Set the activation device limit for each product.

Changelog

Version 1.0.0

WooCommerce integration
Easy Digital Downloads integration
REST API for license activation and validation
Software update server
Envato purchase code verification
License certificates
Admin dashboard
Webhook support

Support

For bug reports and support requests, please use the Support tab on the CodeCanyon item page.

Support includes installation help, configuration guidance, and bug fixes in an unmodified environment.

KeyPilot WordPress Plugin