Description
Free License Key Management for WooCommerce
Pilot License Manager for WooCommerce Lite is a free WordPress
plugin designed for stores that sell software keys, serial numbers,
activation codes, digital PINs, access credentials, gift codes, or
other unique digital products.
The plugin connects license key inventory directly to WooCommerce
products and orders. When an eligible order reaches the Processing
or Completed status, Pilot License Manager Lite automatically
assigns an available license key to the customer.
Customers receive their keys through WooCommerce order emails and
can access them later from their account. This automated workflow
reduces manual fulfillment, prevents duplicate key delivery, and
gives customers faster access to their digital purchases.
Sell Pre-Generated License Keys
Add existing license keys from the WordPress administration area
and associate each key with a WooCommerce product. The Lite edition
is ideal for businesses that already receive license codes from a
software vendor, distributor, marketplace, or another key
generation system.
You can use Pilot License Manager Lite to sell:
- Software license keys.
- Product serial numbers.
- Game activation codes.
- Digital PINs.
- Gift card codes.
- Membership access codes.
- Antivirus activation keys.
- Recharge and prepaid codes.
- Download access credentials.
- Other unique digital codes.
Automatic License Assignment
Pilot License Manager Lite assigns one available key for every
licensed unit purchased. If a customer purchases multiple units,
the plugin attempts to assign the corresponding number of unique
keys.
License assignment is designed to be idempotent, helping prevent
duplicate delivery if WooCommerce processes the same order status
more than once.
If there are not enough available keys, the plugin adds a note to
the WooCommerce order so the store administrator can review the
missing inventory.
Automatic Delivery Through WooCommerce Emails
Assigned license keys are automatically included in WooCommerce
Processing Order and Completed Order emails. Customers receive
their digital products through the familiar WooCommerce email
workflow without waiting for manual fulfillment.
The plugin supports both HTML and plain-text WooCommerce emails.
Customer License Dashboard
Registered customers can access their purchased licenses from:
My Account > Licenses
License information also appears in the relevant WooCommerce order
details. This gives customers a convenient location where they can
retrieve previously purchased keys.
Secure License Key Storage
License keys are stored securely instead of being saved as
readable plain text. When OpenSSL is available on the server, Pilot
License Manager Lite uses AES-256-GCM encryption.
The plugin also creates secure hashes for license identification,
helping protect sensitive key inventory stored in the WordPress
database.
Order Status Protection
Licenses are connected to their corresponding WooCommerce order,
customer, product, and order item.
When an order becomes Cancelled, Failed, or Refunded, its assigned
licenses are automatically marked as revoked. This helps prevent
customers from continuing to use delivered codes after an
unsuccessful or refunded purchase.
Simple and Variable Product Support
Enable license management from the WooCommerce product editor.
Pilot License Manager Lite supports simple products and variable
products.
License keys can be connected to the parent product or assigned to
a specific variation, providing greater control over different
product editions or packages.
WooCommerce HPOS Compatibility
Pilot License Manager Lite declares compatibility with WooCommerce
High-Performance Order Storage, commonly known as HPOS. It uses
WooCommerce order APIs instead of depending on the legacy order
storage system.
Pilot License Manager Lite Features
- Manual inventory for pre-generated license keys.
- Encrypted license key storage.
- Automatic assignment when an order is processed.
- One unique key per purchased unit.
- WooCommerce Processing Order email delivery.
- WooCommerce Completed Order email delivery.
- License display inside order details.
- Dedicated My Account license section.
- Automatic revocation for refunded orders.
- Automatic revocation for cancelled and failed orders.
- Simple WooCommerce product support.
- Variable WooCommerce product support.
- Product variation license inventory.
- WooCommerce HPOS compatibility.
- English administration and customer interface.
How It Works
- Install and activate Pilot License Manager for WooCommerce Lite.
- Edit a WooCommerce product and enable
Licensed product (Lite). - Open WooCommerce > Pilot Licenses Lite.
- Add your pre-generated license keys and product IDs.
- A customer purchases the licensed WooCommerce product.
- The plugin assigns an available key when the order is
Processing or Completed. - The customer receives the key by email and can access it from
My Account.
Who Is This WooCommerce License Plugin For?
Pilot License Manager Lite is suitable for:
- Software resellers with pre-generated license inventory.
- Digital stores selling serial numbers or activation codes.
- Game key and digital code sellers.
- Agencies delivering unique credentials to customers.
- Developers testing a WooCommerce licensing workflow.
- Small businesses that need automated key delivery.
- Stores migrating from manual email fulfillment.
Why Choose Pilot License Manager Lite?
Automate Digital Key Delivery
Stop copying and sending license keys manually. The plugin connects
available keys to WooCommerce orders and delivers them through
existing order emails.
Start Without Subscription Fees
The Lite edition provides the essential license inventory and
delivery workflow without an annual license fee. It is a practical
starting point for new software stores and small digital product
businesses.
Protect Sensitive License Inventory
License keys are encrypted before being stored in the WordPress
database, helping reduce the risk associated with readable
plain-text inventory.
Improve the Customer Experience
Customers receive their keys automatically and can retrieve them
later from their WooCommerce account instead of contacting support.
Keep Everything Inside WooCommerce
Manage products, customers, orders, and license inventory from the
WordPress dashboard without depending on an external license key
delivery platform.
Upgrade When Your Business Grows
Start with pre-generated license delivery and upgrade to Pilot
License Manager Pro when you need automatic key generation,
expiration dates, activation limits, activation records, and
remote license validation.
Lite and Pro Editions
| Feature | Lite | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-generated license inventory | Included | Included |
| Encrypted license storage | Included | Included |
| Automatic order delivery | Included | Included |
| My Account license display | Included | Included |
| Automatic key generation | Not included | Included |
| License expiration | Not included | Included |
| Activation limits | Not included | Included |
| Remote activation and validation | Not included | Included |
| License REST API | Not included | Included |
Important: Lite and Pro should not be active on
the same WordPress website at the same time.
System Requirements
- WordPress 6.2 or newer.
- WooCommerce 7.0 or newer.
- PHP 7.4 or newer.
- A working WooCommerce store.
- OpenSSL recommended for AES-256-GCM encryption.
Pilot License Manager Lite is compatible with WooCommerce HPOS and
has declared compatibility through WooCommerce 10.9.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pilot License Manager Lite free?
Yes. The Lite edition provides pre-generated license inventory,
automatic order assignment, email delivery, customer account
access, encryption, and order-based revocation.
Does the Lite edition generate license keys?
No. Lite uses license keys that you add manually. Automatic key
generation is available in Pilot License Manager Pro.
Can I sell existing software license keys?
Yes. Add your pre-generated keys from the WordPress dashboard
and connect them to the corresponding WooCommerce product.
How are license keys delivered?
Keys are included in WooCommerce Processing Order and Completed
Order emails. Registered customers can also access them from
My Account > Licenses.
Can one product deliver multiple license keys?
Yes. The plugin attempts to assign one unique license key for
every licensed unit purchased in the order.
Does it support variable WooCommerce products?
Yes. Keys can be associated with a parent product or with a
specific WooCommerce product variation.
What happens when there are not enough keys?
The plugin adds a note to the WooCommerce order indicating that
license inventory was unavailable. The store administrator can
then add more keys and process the order again.
What happens when an order is refunded?
Licenses connected to refunded, cancelled, or failed orders are
automatically marked as revoked.
Are the license keys encrypted?
Yes. The plugin encrypts license keys before storing them.
AES-256-GCM is used when OpenSSL is available on the server.
Does Lite include a license activation API?
No. Remote activation, validation, deactivation, activation
limits, and the REST API are included in the Pro edition.
Can Lite and Pro be active at the same time?
No. Keep only one edition active to prevent duplicate license
processing.
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