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Software Security and Deliverability?

by Chris Busa
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hey guys,

I have software that I am planning on launching, but my question is that I want it to be secure and also want the delivery process to be 100% automated if possible.

So I would like the user to pay with what ever payment processor I choose to use then get taken to a secure register page then it will email them their unique key to use to activate the software.

Is this possible to do and if so which hosting is the best to use for this and what other things will I need for this?

thanks in advance

-Chris
#deliverability #security #software
  • Profile picture of the author aesoft
    Since it would make a difference, you may want to provide the type of software it is.

    i.e.... a web application (using a scripting/web based type language such as PHP, javascript, perl/cgi... etc) or client side software (using a language such as C, C++, Visual Basic, delphi... etc)
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    • Profile picture of the author espradley
      Sure it's possible. What are you selling?

      From my experience, its much more cost effective to have the payment processor collect payment and provide the download under a receipt number. Include a licence key in the email that is requested when the user tries to use the software.

      The best option is to have a internet based website that keeps track of the licences...ensuring that it's only used once. However, this introduces a complication...your site must be up to use it.

      The other method is like the major software providers do. There is some algo that takes into account things like the S/N of the mother board of the user. When the algo is applied, only certain codes will unlock that specific installation. Since your not going to know the S/N during sale, this makes it a bit harder. Perhaps the algo applies to their email address.

      None the less, PM me if your interested in having something coded up. I've been in the security business for some time, so I've got alot of ideas that may help. Just need some more details about how your software sales process is incurred.
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