EA Crafter's Bot Licensing: Protect

Created a profitable trading bot? EA Crafter's licensing system helps you protect your intellectual property and monetize your work by distributing licensed versions to other traders.

Why License Your Bots?

If you've developed a successful trading strategy, you have valuable intellectual property. Licensing allows you to:

Generate passive income from your trading knowledge
Protect your code from unauthorized distribution
Control who uses your bot and on which accounts
Set expiration dates for subscription-based access
Limit usage to specific brokers or account numbers

How EA Crafter Licensing Works

The License Key System

Each license you generate includes:

Unique encrypted license key
Allowed account numbers
Expiration date (optional)
Broker restrictions (optional)
Maximum concurrent accounts

// License validation happens automatically
// Users must enter their license key in EA settings
input string LicenseKey = ""; // Your License Key

Creating a License

Navigate to your bot in the dashboard
Click "Licensing" tab
Click "Generate New License"
Configure license parameters
Share the key with your customer

License creation interface

License Configuration Options

Account Restrictions

Specify exactly which trading accounts can use the bot:

Allowed Accounts: 12345678, 87654321

The EA will only function on these specific account numbers.

Broker Prefixes

Restrict to specific brokers:

Allowed Brokers: ICM, Pepperstone, FTMO

Useful for ensuring compatibility or limiting distribution.

Expiration Dates

Set time-limited licenses:

Monthly subscriptions - Renew each month
Annual licenses - Yearly access
Lifetime - No expiration

Account Limits

Control how many accounts can use one license:

Single account - Most restrictive
Multiple accounts - For traders with several accounts
Unlimited - For enterprise customers

The License Validation Flow

When your bot runs, it automatically:

Reads the license key from user input
Validates against your license database
Checks account number matches
Verifies broker compatibility
Confirms license hasn't expired
Enables trading if all checks pass

// Simplified validation logic
bool ValidateLicense(string key) {
    if(!IsKeyValid(key)) return false;
    if(!IsAccountAllowed(AccountNumber())) return false;
    if(!IsBrokerAllowed(AccountCompany())) return false;
    if(IsExpired(key)) return false;
    return true;
}

License validation flow

Managing Your Licenses

Dashboard Overview

View all active licenses:

License key (partial)
Creation date
Expiration status
Allowed accounts
Active/Inactive status

Revoking Licenses

If needed, you can revoke a license immediately:

Customer refund situations
Suspicious activity
License transfer requests

License Notes

Keep track of customer information:

Customer name
Purchase date
Special arrangements
Support history

Best Practices for Sellers

Clear Terms of Service

Define what the license includes
Specify support expectations
Outline refund policies

Reasonable Restrictions

Don't over-restrict brokers
Allow reasonable account limits
Consider demo account access

Customer Communication

Provide clear activation instructions
Respond promptly to license issues
Send renewal reminders

Pricing Strategies

Monthly for testing/new customers
Annual for committed traders
Lifetime for premium pricing

Security Considerations

EA Crafter's licensing is designed to be:

Tamper-resistant - Keys are cryptographically signed
Server-validated - Optional online verification
Obfuscated - License code is protected

However, remember that no protection is 100% foolproof. Focus on providing value and good customer service alongside technical protection.

Getting Started

Create your bot with EA Crafter
Navigate to the Licensing tab
Generate your first license
Distribute to your customer
Monitor usage in your dashboard

Turn your trading expertise into a business with EA Crafter's licensing system.