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Turn Google Sheets into a Software License Key Manager API

Manage software license keys, activations, and customer assignments via SheetAPI.

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The Problem

Software vendors track license keys in spreadsheets but lack activation APIs.

The Solution

SheetAPI turns your license sheet into an activation API. Validate keys and track usage.

1

Set Up Your Google Sheet

Create a spreadsheet with columns like: License Key, Product, Customer Email, Activated, Activations, Max Activations, Expiry

2

Connect to SheetAPI.pro

Sign up (takes 10 seconds), authorize Google, and paste your sheet URL. Done.

3

Start Using Your API

Get instant REST API endpoints to create, read, update, and delete your software license key manager data.

Code Examples

Here's how simple it is to work with your software license key manager data:

Fetch All Records

# Using cURL curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \ https://api.sheetapi.pro/v1/YOUR_SHEET_ID
// Using JavaScript (fetch) const response = await fetch('https://api.sheetapi.pro/v1/YOUR_SHEET_ID', { headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }); const data = await response.json(); console.log(data); // Your software license key manager records

Create a New Record

# Using cURL curl -X POST \ -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" \ -d '{"License Key":"VALUE1","Product":"VALUE2"}' \ https://api.sheetapi.pro/v1/YOUR_SHEET_ID
// Using JavaScript (fetch) const newRecord = { 'License Key': 'Sample value', 'Product': 'Another value' }; const response = await fetch('https://api.sheetapi.pro/v1/YOUR_SHEET_ID', { method: 'POST', headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY', 'Content-Type': 'application/json' }, body: JSON.stringify(newRecord) });

Update a Record

// Update by row ID const response = await fetch('https://api.sheetapi.pro/v1/YOUR_SHEET_ID/ROW_ID', { method: 'PATCH', headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY', 'Content-Type': 'application/json' }, body: JSON.stringify({ 'Status': 'Updated' }) });

Key Features for Software License Key Manager

⚡ Real-Time Sync

Changes in your Google Sheet reflect in the API instantly. No delays, no manual syncing.

📝 Full CRUD Operations

Create, Read, Update, and Delete records via REST API. Complete control over your data.

🔒 Secure Authentication

API keys keep your data protected. Only authorized users can access or modify your records.

🛡️ Rate Limiting

Protect your API from abuse with built-in rate limiting and request throttling.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I validate license keys?

Query SheetAPI by license key to check activation status and limits.

Can I enforce activation limits?

Yes! Compare current activations vs. max and reject if limit exceeded.

How do I track expiring licenses?

Filter by expiry date and send renewal reminders via webhooks.

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