License Key Management System

A secure web-based license key management system with user authentication and administrative capabilities. Built with PHP and MySQL, featuring a modern semi-dark theme interface.

🌟 Features

User Management

• Secure Authentication
  • User registration with license key verification
  • Secure login system with password hashing
  • Session-based authentication

User Dashboard

• License Management
  • View license key status
  • Track license usage
• Account Settings
  • Profile management
  • Password updates

Admin Dashboard

• License Key Management
  • Generate new license keys
  • View all active and used licenses
  • Revoke or deactivate licenses
• User Management
  • View registered users
  • Manage user access
• Changelog Management
  • Add and edit changelog entries
  • Track system updates and modifications

Security Features

• Password hashing
• Session management
• SQL injection prevention
• XSS protection

Interface

• Modern UI/UX
  • Responsive design
  • Semi-dark theme
  • Bootstrap 5 components
  • Clean and intuitive interface

📋 Prerequisites

• PHP 7.4 or higher
• MySQL 5.7 or higher
• Web server (Apache/Nginx)
• Modern web browser

🚀 Installation

1. Database Setup

   # Create a new MySQL database
   CREATE DATABASE license_system;
   
   # Import database structure
   mysql -u your_username -p license_system < database.sql

2. Configuration

   # Open config.php and update database credentials
   $host = "localhost"; 
   $dbname = "license_system";
   $username = "root";
   $password = "";

3. Web Server Configuration

   • Place the project files in your web server directory
   • Ensure proper permissions are set
   • Configure virtual host (optional)

🔧 Initial Setup

1. First Time Setup

   • The first license key will be created as "admin"
   • Register using this key

2. Accessing the System

   • Navigate to http://your-domain/
   • Login with your credentials
   • Admin dashboard will be available if you have admin privileges

💻 Usage

User Operations

1. Register with a valid license key
2. Login to access the dashboard
3. View license information
4. Update profile settings

Admin Operations

1. Access admin dashboard
2. Generate new license keys
3. Manage users and their access
4. Add changelog entries
5. Monitor system usage

🔐 Security Recommendations

1. Change default admin credentials immediately
2. Use strong passwords
3. Regularly update PHP and MySQL
4. Keep backups of your database
5. Monitor user activities

📝 Changelog

Changes and updates are managed through the admin panel. View the changelog section in the admin dashboard for detailed update history.

🌐 Deployment

Local Development

• Use XAMPP, WAMP, or MAMP
• Configure virtual hosts if needed
• Enable error reporting for debugging

Production

• Use a secure hosting provider
• Enable HTTPS
• Configure proper file permissions
• Disable error reporting

⚠️ Important Notes

• Always backup your database before updates
• Keep your admin credentials secure
• Regularly monitor system logs
• Update dependencies as needed

🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit pull requests.

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Commit your changes
4. Push to the branch
5. Submit a pull request

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.