Licensed Software — Purchase and Management
This guide explains how to purchase, attach, and manage software licenses through CloudRaya Marketplace.
Licensed Software allows you to buy and manage software licenses directly from your CloudRaya account and attach them to your resources, such as:
- Domains (for SSL)
- Public IPs (for cPanel / WHM)
- Virtual Machines or hosting environments (future license types)
Unlike Serverless Containers or Third-Party Solutions, CloudRaya does not operate the software itself.
You remain in full control of the system where the software runs.
What Happens When You Buy a License
At a high level:
CloudRaya:
- Processes the license purchase
- Handles billing, credit deduction, and renewal
- Links the license to the selected resource
- Displays license status and expiration in the dashboard
You:
- Install or activate the software
- Verify that the license is active
- Operate and maintain the system
The Vendor:
- Validates the license
- Provides software updates
- Maintains official documentation and support
CloudRaya manages the license and billing.
You manage the software and server.
The vendor manages the product and validation system.
High-Level Lifecycle
All Licensed Software follows this lifecycle:
-
Discover
Browse available licenses in Marketplace or the Licenses section. -
Purchase
Select the license type, billing model, and target resource. -
Provision
CloudRaya links the license to your domain, IP, or VM. -
Verify
You confirm the license is active inside the software or vendor system. -
Operate
Use and manage the software normally. -
Renew / Expire / Cancel
The license renews automatically or expires based on your billing settings.
Where Licenses Are Managed
All licenses appear in: Marketplace → My Licenses
The License List shows:
- Type — SSL, cPanel, or other license
- License Name / Package
- Attached Resource — Domain, IP, or location
- Status — Active, Pending, or Expired
- Billing Cycle — Monthly or Yearly
- Expiration Date
- Cost
This is your control center for all purchased licenses.
CloudRaya vs Software Control Layers
CloudRaya Control Layer
Managed in the CloudRaya dashboard:
- Purchase and renewal
- Credit deduction and invoices
- License status and expiration
- Resource attachment (IP, domain, or VM)
Software Control Layer
Managed inside the software itself:
- Configuration and setup
- Feature management
- Users and access
- Security and updates
Billing Model
Licensed Software is billed based on the license billing cycle:
- Monthly licenses (e.g., cPanel)
- Renew automatically each month
- Charges continue while the license exists, even if the server is stopped
- Yearly licenses (e.g., SSL)
- Paid upfront for the full term
- Must be renewed before expiration to avoid service disruption
Payment Options
When purchasing a license, you may see:
- Pay using credit balance
- Auto-renew using credit
If auto-renew is enabled, CloudRaya will attempt to renew the license using your available balance.
Resource Attachment Model
Each license type attaches to a specific resource:
| License Type | Attaches To | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SSL | Domain | Domain ownership verification is required |
| cPanel / WHM | Public IP | IP must belong to your VM |
| Future Licenses | VM / Domain / Account | Depends on vendor model |
If the attached resource changes (for example, public IP is replaced), the license may stop working and must be reattached or revalidated.
License-Specific Guides
Each product has unique validation and setup behavior.
For this reason, operational steps are documented per license type.
Available Guides:
SSL Certificates — Purchase & Activation Guide
cPanel & WHM — License Deployment & Verification Guide
Future license guides will appear here automatically as new products are added to Marketplace.