Activation keys are a core feature of XLS Padlock, offering a powerful licensing system for your Excel workbooks. This system allows you to require end users to activate the application with a key before they can access your protected workbook:
👉 Activation keys can be configured with an expiration date or a limited number of runs. They can also be hardware-locked, meaning a key will only work on a specific computer.
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In addition to the built-in Key Generator, we offer a stand-alone key generator capable of creating thousands of keys at once, as well as a key generator SDK for integration with your server or website.
Finally, you can implement online activation and validation features to remotely control how users access your workbook and automate the delivery of activation keys.
👉 To get started, please see our tutorial on how to set up activation keys.
