Understanding Subscriptions #

A subscription tracks recurring billing for a license. When a customer purchases a subscription product, DMSI DDLS creates a subscription record that tracks renewal dates and billing information.

What is a Subscription? #

Each subscription has:

• Status: Pending, Active, Trial, Past Due, Cancelled, Expired
• Billing Period: Day, Week, Month, or Year
• Billing Amount: Price charged per period
• Next Payment Date: When the next renewal is due
• Linked License: The license this subscription renews (1:1 relationship)

Example #

Mike purchases “Pro Plugin Annual Subscription” for $99/year. DMSI DDLS creates subscription #890 linked to his license.

When the renewal date approaches, DMSI DDLS detects the due subscription and notifies you (the admin). You can then process the renewal manually, or use an optional payment gateway extension for automatic processing.

How Renewals Work #

Core Plugin (DMSI DDLS):

• Tracks subscription dates and billing amounts
• Detects subscriptions due for renewal
• Sends reminder emails to customers before renewal
• Notifies admin when renewal is due
• Extends license when renewal order is paid

Optional Extensions:

• Automatic payment processing via saved payment methods
• Failed payment retry (dunning)
• Payment gateway integration

Subscription Statuses #

Pending

Created but not yet active (awaiting first payment).

Active

Currently active, renewal date tracked.

Trial

In trial period (if configured).

Past Due

Renewal date passed without payment.

Cancelled

Customer cancelled, no more renewals.

Expired

Subscription ended (after cancellation grace period).

Related Topics #

• [Understanding Licenses](#)
• [Managing Subscriptions](#) (Part 6)
• [Subscription Renewals](#)