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Bind ex4 & ex5 files to one PC / limit number of activation

  • #1
  • First Post: Mar 4, 2018 6:54am Mar 4, 2018 6:54am
Hello,

I searched several forums for how to bind an ex4/5 file to one (or more) PCs, or limit its number of activations, but didn't found anythjing reliable.
When you search for it in mql5.com, you get suggestions (+ sample codes) for key generator, time limit, or bind to account number.
Problem is, you have to ask customer for acc. number and have to type it into the mql4/5 file, before compiling.

Does anyone know a simple code for binding ex4/5 file to the PC?! (automatically)
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  • #2
  • Mar 4, 2018 7:51am Mar 4, 2018 7:51am
You need mq4/mq5 file for that
  • #3
  • Mar 4, 2018 8:02am Mar 4, 2018 8:02am
Quoting mladen
You need mq4/mq5 file for that
Sorry, I was not clear in my description. I have the mql4/5 file for it, and want to incooperate a code into it, so the above stated mechanism appears (after compiling to ex4/5 file).
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  • #4
  • Mar 4, 2018 8:04am Mar 4, 2018 8:04am
I found this threat https://www.mql5.com/en/articles/359 , but under 'single account' I understand that you must have the account number of your client (typed in into the code), before you can compile the file and send it to him.
Or am I wrong (and it works automatically)?!...
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  • #5
  • Mar 4, 2018 8:23am Mar 4, 2018 8:23am
Quoting AndrewBa-
Hello, I searched several forums for how to bind an ex4/5 file to one (or more) PCs, or limit its number of activations, but didn't found anythjing reliable. When you search for it in mql5.com, you get suggestions (+ sample codes) for key generator, time limit, or bind to account number. Problem is, you have to ask customer for acc. number and have to type it into the mql4/5 file, before compiling. Does anyone know a simple code for binding ex4/5 file to the PC?! (automatically)
You dont need hardcode user data. You only have put all user info you want validate in a generated key and do your tool read it and check if "license" meets with user PC. I dont know if you have simple examples of this in internet but its the way I use for create licenses...
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  • #6
  • Mar 4, 2018 8:47am Mar 4, 2018 8:47am
Quoting braintheboss
{quote} You dont need hardcode user data. You only have put all user info you want validate in a generated key and do your tool read it and check if "license" meets with user PC. I dont know if you have simple examples of this in internet but its the way I use for create licenses...
Hi braintheboss,
I thought about binding my ex4 file to a hard drive or account number, without having to ask the client before about his account number or hd serial number. Just as you described.
How would you do it?!
I know this is a little complicated, but a sample code with explanation would maybe bring me further...
Do you maybe mean key generator; https://www.mql5.com/en/articles/359 ?!
Thank you
Andrew
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  • #7
  • Mar 4, 2018 8:59am Mar 4, 2018 8:59am
Quoting AndrewBa-
{quote} Hi braintheboss, I thought about binding my ex4 file to a hard drive or account number, without having to ask the client before about his account number or hd serial number. Just as you described. How would you do it?! I know this is a little complicated, but a sample code with explanation would maybe bring me further... Do you maybe mean key generator; https://www.mql5.com/en/articles/359 ?! Thank you Andrew
If you see mql5 store protection problems using that approach you will see is not reliable. Or at least not from customer view. The best way is have a license server and control activations from there. Evidently is not easy ( if you dont have experience in this stuff ) but its the only clean and most secure way
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  • #8
  • Mar 4, 2018 9:03am Mar 4, 2018 9:03am
Anyway you can use a intermediate way if you use account link way ( its the approach I like more ). Simply add to the key the info about what number of activations have that "user" and what account counter number have that account info with a small checksum for validate that data couple is valid.

User data will be always fixed and easy to check in your tool. Maybe MT4 account name...
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  • #9
  • Mar 4, 2018 9:03am Mar 4, 2018 9:03am
It makes me wonder why there is not sample code for what I search on the internet...
maybe I have to buy it from someone ;- )
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  • #10
  • Mar 4, 2018 9:06am Mar 4, 2018 9:06am
Quoting AndrewBa-
It makes me wonder why there is not sample code for what I search on the internet... maybe I have to buy it from someone ;- )
HI, please what does trader explorer mean?
  • #11
  • Mar 4, 2018 9:07am Mar 4, 2018 9:07am
Quoting AndrewBa-
It makes me wonder why there is not sample code for what I search on the internet... maybe I have to buy it from someone ;- )
It have an easy explanation. Nobody shows the tricks for protect their "keys"...
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  • #12
  • Mar 4, 2018 9:07am Mar 4, 2018 9:07am
Quoting braintheboss
Anyway you can use a intermediate way if you use account link way ( its the approach I like more ). Simply add to the key the info about what number of activations have that "user" and what account counter number have that account info with a small checksum for validate that data couple is valid
I thank you for your explanations, but without an example I unfortunately think I cannot put this into practice...
Maybe you could explain me the approach with max. number of activtations for one user in an example... Would much be appreciated
Anyway thanks.
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  • #13
  • Last Post: Mar 4, 2018 9:12am Mar 4, 2018 9:12am
Quoting AndrewBa-
{quote} I thank you for your explanations, but without an example I unfortunately think I cannot put this into practice... Maybe you could explain me the approach with max. number of activtations for one user in an example... Would much be appreciated
If you dont have a base about this topic, an example will not solve your needs. Maybe you have learn how works protections first because i can do an abstract example but a workable example is something cant be done in 5 minutes...
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