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API ReferenceLicensesValidate

Validate License

Check if a license key is valid and active.

Endpoint

POST /api/v1/licenses/validate

Request Body

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
license_keystringYesThe license key to validate
device_idstringYesDevice identifier to check activation

Example Request

{
  "license_key": "SS-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX",
  "device_id": "abc123-def456-ghi789"
}

Response

Success — Valid (200)

{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "valid": true,
    "license_key": "SS-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX",
    "tier": "pro",
    "expires_at": null,
    "activations_used": 1,
    "activations_limit": 3
  }
}

Success — Invalid (200)

{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "valid": false,
    "reason": "LICENSE_NOT_FOUND"
  }
}

Notes

  • This endpoint is called by the desktop client on startup and periodically (every 30 days)
  • Returns valid: true even if the device is not activated (for license existence checks)
  • To check device-specific activation, include device_id in the request
  • Rate limited to 10 requests per minute per IP
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