Step 1 – Get A KodeKey License Through Amazon Web Services
(WARNING) Step 2 must be completed for the KodeKey system to work properly.
Press the “Settings” button in the STR3EM Creator to access the settings panel.
Press the “New” button.
Enter your activation code given to you after you signed up.
Enter a reference email address.
Save your activation code and reference email address to activate other computers to use your license.
Step 2 – Get Your Facebook Application API Credentials
Before you get started, you must start a Facebook application and get your API Key and Secret credentials:
http://www.facebook.com/developers/createapp.php
If you want to use Screener Mode, you must obtain your Facebook User ID number (FBID).
The easiest way to find your FBID is to select a picture in your photo album and look at the URL in your browser.
EXAMPLE – http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/photo.php?pid=2779146&id=94412354108
The bold text area after ‘&id=’ is your FBID. This IS NOT your custom profile ID.
Place your Facebook information in the STR3EM Creator settings area:
KodeKey Management Instructions
IMPORTANT: only use the KodeKeys generated by the STR3EM application. Passwords generated outside of the STR3EM application will not work and you will be charged for any non-formatted keys imported to your server.
KodeKey Types
There are three (3) types of KodeKeys. KodeKeys and STR3EM files are personified with the end-user’s Facebook ID once redeemed.
Purchase KodeKeys – purchase keys will grant ownership rights to the end-user.
Rental KodeKeys – rental keys will grant temporary access rights to the end-user for a period of one (1) to seven (7) days. After the rental period is over, the user can redeem another KodeKey.
Membership KodeKeys – membership keys grants access to all STR3EM files created under a license. Memberships can be voided at any time by using the “Delete KodeKeys” action button with a CSV file comprising the keys for termination. End-users with voided keys will no longer have access to files under the license and will see the STR3EM Access Panel when they open files. In such event, the user can use another available KodeKey type. Voided membership keys can be reinstated by using the “Add KodeKeys from csv” button with a CSV files comprising previously established keys. In such event, the end-user will regain access to all STR3EM files under a license.
KodeKey Management Action Buttons
Press the “Generate KodeKeys” button to select the STR3EM file you want to generate keys for.
Press the “Delete KodeKeys” button to select the STR3EM file you want to delete KodeKeys for, then select the CSV list of KodeKeys you want to void.
Press the “Add KodeKeys from csv” button to select the STR3EM file you want to import KodeKeys for, then select a CSV list of KodeKeys which were previously generated for the same or different STR3EM file. This function is useful for offering multiple files as part of a single purchase or replacement.
Generating KodeKeys
When you press the “Generate KodeKeys” button under any of the KodeKey types and after selecting the STR3EM file, you will see this panel:
Enter the amount of keys you wish to create and press the “Generate KodeKeys” button. Select a location on your hard drive to save the CSV file. It is recommended that you give each list a custom folder and name for good management. Remember, generating KodeKeys are similar to manufacturing inventory of a physical product and the same proper management practices should be exercised with KodeKeys.
The KodeKey activation monitor will display while keys are added to your server. Do not interrupt the activation process to ensure all keys are activated. The monitor will verify all keys once activated then close.
KodeKey Distribution References
Content providers can develop custom payment and distribution systems for KodeKeys.
Please visit the following service providers for turn-key solutions.
Electronic Retail
E-Junkie – Provides an easy way to sell KodeKeys electronically with PayPal or Google Checkout.
Trialpay – Use promotional offers to replace payments for KodeKeys.
Physical Retail
Dropcards – Creates products for physical distribution of STR3EM digital media with unique KodeKeys printed on each unit.
Web Scripts
PHP-KeyCodes – A PHP script to manage your own electronic KodeKey purchasing with PayPal or Google Checkout.
