License Server

Published on: January 2, 2026

Last updated: January 2, 2026

M Media License Server – Overview

The M Media License Server is a self-hosted licensing and activation platform for software developers who want full control over their products, customers, and revenue.
It provides everything needed to issue licenses, validate activations, manage updates, and integrate with modern sales platforms – without relying on third-party SaaS services.

This system is designed for developers shipping real software, not experiments. If you sell desktop apps, WordPress plugins, SaaS tools, or mobile apps, the License Server becomes the backbone of your distribution and protection strategy.

What the License Server Does

At its core, the License Server handles five critical jobs:

  • License generation and validation for your software
  • Domain-based activation management with configurable limits
  • Secure update and download delivery
  • Automated license creation via sales platforms
  • Centralized administration and auditing

All licensing logic lives on your server. You control the data, the rules, and the lifecycle.

Who This Is For

The M Media License Server is built for:

  • Independent software developers
  • WordPress plugin and theme authors
  • Desktop and mobile app developers
  • Agencies distributing licensed internal tools
  • Businesses replacing SaaS-based licensing systems

If you want predictable licensing, transparent enforcement, and zero external dependencies — this system is for you.

What Makes It Different

Self-Hosted by Design
No cloud lock-in. No per-license fees. No third-party outages breaking your products.

Platform-Agnostic
Works with WooCommerce, Gumroad, Envato, Stripe, PayPal, Paddle, LemonSqueezy, app stores, and direct sales.

API-First Architecture
Simple REST endpoints for verification, activation, updates, and downloads — usable from PHP, Python, JavaScript, desktop apps, or mobile apps.

Audit-Friendly and Predictable
Every activation, verification, and webhook is logged. No black boxes.

Built to Scale
From a single plugin to an entire product catalog, the system grows with you.

Typical Use Cases

  • Selling WordPress plugins with automatic license activation
  • Licensing desktop applications with domain or machine limits
  • Distributing updates securely to paying customers
  • Generating licenses automatically after checkout
  • Verifying mobile app purchases from Google Play or the App Store
  • Replacing SaaS licensing providers with a self-hosted alternative

How the System Is Structured

The License Server consists of:

  • A REST API used by your software
  • An admin dashboard for managing products, licenses, and customers
  • Webhook handlers for sales platforms
  • A secure download and update system
  • Optional app store purchase verification endpoints

Each component is documented separately so you can adopt only what you need.

Next Steps

If this is your first time using the License Server:

  • Start with Getting Started to understand the basic workflow
  • Follow Installation to deploy the server
  • Review the Admin Guide to configure products and licenses
  • Use Platform Setup to automate license creation
  • Refer to the API Reference when integrating your software

Tracking Scripts ❌
Telemetry Services ❌
Anonymous Statistics ❌
Your Privacy ✓

No Bloat. No Spyware. No Nonsense.

Modern software has become surveillance dressed as convenience. Every click tracked, every behavior analyzed, every action monetized. M Media Software doesn't play that game.

Our apps don't phone home, don't collect telemetry, and don't require accounts for features that should work offline. No analytics dashboards measuring your "engagement." No A/B tests optimizing how long you stay trapped in the interface.

We build tools, not attention traps.

The code does what it says on the tin — nothing more, nothing less. No hidden services running in the background. No dependencies on third-party APIs that might disappear tomorrow. No frameworks that require 500MB of node_modules to display a button.

✓ Your data stays on your device
✓ No "anonymous" usage statistics
✓ Minimal dependencies, fewer risks
✓ Respects CPU, RAM, and battery
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Subscription Hell
  • • Payment fails? App stops
  • • Need online activation
  • • Forced updates
  • • Data held hostage
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M Media Way
  • • Buy once, own forever
  • • Works offline
  • • Optional updates
  • • You control your data

Simple Licensing. No Games.

We don't believe in dark patterns, forced subscriptions, or holding your data hostage. M Media Software products use clear, upfront licensing with no hidden traps.

You buy the software. You run it. You control your systems.

Licenses are designed to work offline, survive reinstalls, and respect long-term use. Updates are optional, not mandatory. Your tools don't suddenly stop working because a payment failed or a server somewhere changed hands.

✓ One-time purchase, lifetime access
✓ No "cloud authentication" breaking your workflow
✓ Upgrade when you want to, not when we force you
✓ Software empowers its owner — not rent itself back