License Service API
This article describes the API of the RESTful license credit system web service. A PowerFolder.com account is required to connect to this web service via BASIC authentication.
Using the License Service API
The service is reachable at the URL: https://access.powerfolder.com/service/license
At least one parameter called "action" must be passed to this URL.
Actions supported by the License Service API
Action: testConnection
For checking the availability of the service. Result: SUCCESS
Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
action | "testConnection" must be used. |
Example
https://access.powerfolder.com/service/license?action=testConnection
Action: getCredits
Retrieves the current amount of (micro) credits. Result: The number of credits available, e.g. 1337
Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
action | "getCredits" must be used. |
Example
https://access.powerfolder.com/service/license?action=getCredtis
Action: generateLicenseKey
Generates a license key. Result: The license key code as plain/text.
Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
action | "generateLicenseKey" must be used. |
The email address to issue the key for | |
orderNumber | The order number |
nComputers | The number of computers the key is valid for |
type | "PRO" must be used. |
gbSpace | (Optional) The amount of space in gigabytes to managed local with the key |
validFrom | The date the key is valid from. format: yyyy-MM-dd |
validTo | The date the key is valid to. format: yyyy-MM-dd |
Example
https://access.powerfolder.com/service/license?action=generateLicenseKey&email=email@example.com&orderNumber=O-PM-3232&nComputers=3&type=PRO&validFrom=2009-01-01&validTo=2010-12-31