The Basics - License Key

Kickstart your WordPress rebellion with Festinger Vault’s License Key! Your license key is the gateway to activating the Festinger Vault plugin, unlocking 22,500+ GPL-compliant themes and plugins for your site. Whether you’re a freelancer, developer, or agency, this guide explains how to find, use, and manage your license key to join 50,000+ code rebels in smashing paywalls.

What is a License Key?

A license key is a unique code tied to your Festinger Vault account and subscription plan (Freemium, Basic, Pro, Agency, or one-time plans). It activates the plugin on your WordPress site, enabling access to downloads, updates, and premium features like White-Label Branding or Bulk Downloads.

Key Features

• Activation: Links your WordPress site to your Vault account.
• Plan-Specific Access: Unlocks features based on your plan (e.g., 10 downloads/day for Basic, unlimited for Agency).
• Domain Limits: Restricts activation to a set number of domains (e.g., 3 for Riding Solo, 999 for Lifetime VIP).
• GPL Compliance: Ensures all assets are 100% GPL-compliant, backed by Hiscox insurance.

Finding Your License Key

Your license key is available in the Festinger Vault dashboard, under the License Keys section.

Steps to Find

1. Sign Up: Create an account at festingervault.com/signup.
2. Log In: Access your Vault account.
3. Navigate to License Keys:
   • Go to the License Keys tab in the dashboard.
   • View active keys (e.g., b544418c39469698a3326245e973897c for Lifetime VIP).
4. Copy Key: Click to copy the key for your plan (e.g., Pro, Agency, or one-time like “12 Download Credits”).

Example Keys

• Lifetime VIP: 9e8d4f1803073dbebbe8bbcbbb141789 (999 downloads/day, 999 domains).
• Riding Solo - Monthly: 4d8ca3bb152c1a225bbfd3c33b47a0d1 (10 downloads/day, 3 domains).
• Single Item Download: cd2d4d1d1008f729311f1b2677eb37ba (1 download, 1 domain).

Activating the Plugin

Use your license key to activate the Festinger Vault plugin on your WordPress site.

Steps to Activate

1. Install Plugin: Follow the Installation Guide to install the plugin via WordPress dashboard, CLI, or manual setup.
2. Access Plugin Settings:
   • In your WordPress dashboard, go to Festinger Vault > Settings (or your white-labeled admin menu title).
   • Locate the License Key field.
3. Enter Key:
   • Paste your license key (e.g., b544418c39469698a3326245e973897c).
   • Click Activate.
4. Verify Activation:
   • Check the Status field in the plugin settings (should show “Active”).
   • Confirm access to downloads in the plugin’s library section.

Domain Activation

• Each license key has a domain limit (e.g., 999 for Lifetime VIP, 10 for Flying High).
• Activate on multiple domains (e.g., heartwarming-dolphin-335b5f.instawp.xyz, beta.festingervault.com) up to your plan’s limit.
• Track activations in the Domains tab of the Vault dashboard.

Managing Your License Key

Keep your license key secure and manage it effectively to maximize your Vault experience.

Management Tips

1. View License Details:
   • In the License Keys tab, check:
     • Plan: E.g., “Lifetime VIP” or “Riding Solo - Monthly”.
     • Daily Downloads: E.g., 999 for Lifetime, 10 for Riding Solo.
     • Domain Activations: E.g., “0 of 999” or “0 of 3”.
     • Expiration: “Never” for Lifetime plans, or specific dates (e.g., “3 Sep, 2022” for Riding Solo).
2. Deactivate Domains:
   • In the Domains tab, remove unused domains (e.g., poetic-narwhal-34eb82.instawp.xyz) to free up slots.
   • Click the trash icon next to a domain to deactivate.
3. Renew or Upgrade:
   • For expiring plans (e.g., “10 Sep, 2022” for Flying High), renew at festingervault.com/pricing.
   • Upgrade to Agency for White-Label Branding or unlimited downloads.
4. Secure Your Key:
   • Don’t share keys publicly (e.g., avoid posting b544418c39469698a3326245e973897c).
   • Contact Support if a key is compromised.

Benefits

• Instant Access: Activate the plugin to start downloading themes/plugins immediately.
• Flexible Plans: Choose from Freemium, Basic, Pro, Agency, or one-time plans to suit your needs.
• Scalability: Manage multiple domains for client projects (Agency-tier).
• Community-Driven: Share license management tips on Discourse.

Pro Tip

Upgrade to an Agency plan at festingervault.com/pricing to unlock unlimited downloads and White-Label Branding for a fully branded experience. Post your setup on Discourse to connect with other rebels!

Troubleshooting

• Invalid Key: Verify the key matches your plan (e.g., 9e8d4f1803073dbebbe8bbcbbb141789 for Lifetime VIP).
• Activation Failed: Ensure your site meets Requirements (e.g., WordPress 6.2+, PHP 8.0+).
• Domain Limit Reached: Deactivate unused domains in the Domains tab or upgrade your plan.
• Need Help? Visit Support or ask on Discourse.

Next Steps

• Begin with Quick Start to set up your account.
• Install the plugin with the Installation Guide.
• Explore Freemium vs. Premium to choose your plan.
• Connect with rebels on Discourse.

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Last updated: May 26, 2025