Creating Gift Licenses for Reviews #

Give free licenses to reviewers, influencers, and partners for testing and promotion.

Common Use Cases #

• Product review by blog/YouTube channel
• Beta testing by power users
• Partnership agreements
• Affiliate program rewards
• Conference speaker gifts
• Educational use by teachers

Step-by-Step Guide #

Step 1: Create Customer Record (If Needed) #

Step 2: Create License #

Step 3: Send to Reviewer #

Copy the generated license key and email:

Hi [Reviewer],
Thanks for reviewing [Product Name]!
Your license key: DMSI-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX
This is a [lifetime/annual] license with 5 activations for testing.
Download: [link]
Documentation: [link]
Let me know if you need anything!

Gift License Settings #

Recommended:

• Activation Limit: 5 (enough for testing multiple sites)
• License Type: A lifetime or high-tier type from your configuration
• Support Level: Priority or VIP (reviewers deserve good support)

For Time-Limited Reviews:

• Use a License Type with a defined duration
• Or manually set an expiration date
• Follow up near expiration: “Would you like to continue using ?”

Internal Tracking #

Keep a spreadsheet or notes:

Why Track:

• Know who has gift licenses
• Follow up on reviews
• Extend if needed
• Reference during support

Tax Implications #

Note: Gift licenses may have tax implications depending on your jurisdiction. Consult your accountant about:

• Value of gift license
• Reporting requirements
• 1099 forms (US)

Follow-up #

After 30 Days:

• “Hi [Reviewer], how’s testing going?”
• “Do you need any help?”
• “When can we expect the review?”

After Review Published:

• Thank them publicly
• Share their review
• Consider offering affiliate program

Related Topics #

• [Creating a License Manually](#)
• [Extending a License](#)
• [License Types](#) (Part 13)