AuthForge is a licensing API designed for desktop software developers seeking to manage license keys, enforce hardware-based locking, and streamline software activation. The platform addresses the need for secure, scalable license validation and management, providing tools to generate, revoke, and bulk-issue license keys in a standard format. It supports binding licenses to specific machines using hardware IDs (HWID) and allows configurable seat counts to control multi-device usage and prevent key sharing.
The service delivers server-side license validation with rolling nonces and Ed25519-signed responses, aiming to prevent replay attacks and spoofing. Developers can integrate AuthForge into their applications using SDKs available for Python, Node, Go, Rust, C, and C++. Integration is designed to be quick, with the possibility of wiring up license checks in under ten minutes. The API is accessible via a REST interface and is mirrored in a web dashboard, supporting operations such as license, app, and webhook management with scoped bearer keys and rate limits. The platform also provides webhooks for real-time license event notifications, which can be piped into third-party services like Stripe or Discord, or into custom backends for automated key delivery.
For end users, AuthForge offers a branded self-service portal where customers can manage their licenses, perform HWID resets within policy limits, and sign in using magic-code email authentication. The portal is designed to reduce support overhead by enabling automated or policy-gated hardware resets and providing clear activation flows. Security features include TOTP-based multi-factor authentication for operators, role-based access controls, and encrypted storage of Ed25519 signing keys.
Pricing is usage-based, with billing determined by license validation traffic rather than by product, seat, or license count. Credits are prepaid and cover all validation calls, with flexible packs offering discounted rates for larger volumes. Each license validation consumes one credit, while heartbeats for session maintenance are billed at a reduced rate. Developers receive 1,000 free credits upon sign-up, with no credit card required. AuthForge is operated by GlobalSync LLC d/b/a AuthForge.
AuthForge is an API design, testing & docs product. It focuses on enabling software developers to securely manage licensing, activation, and usage tracking for desktop applications. AuthForge is a B2B product aimed at software developers. Pricing is paid, from $9, and a free tier exists. The product ships for the command line and API.
It is developed by AuthForge, and the product first shipped in 2026. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 23 commits in the last 90 days. Among its 5 catalogued features are license key management, hardware locking, and signed validation. It exposes integrations via a public API.
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