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E-commerce

The E-commerce module gives you a complete system for managing customers, orders, and invoicing — perfect for those who sell 3D prints professionally or semi-professionally.

Go to: https://localhost:3443/#orders

E-commerce license required

The E-commerce module requires a valid license. Licenses can only be purchased via geektech.no. Without an active license, the module is locked and inaccessible.

License — purchase and activation​

Purchasing a license​

  1. Go to geektech.no and create an account
  2. Select 3DPrintForge — E-commerce License
  3. Choose license type:
License typeDescriptionPrinters
HobbyOne printer, personal use and small sales1
ProfessionalUp to 5 printers, commercial use1–5
EnterpriseUnlimited printers, full supportUnlimited
  1. Complete payment
  2. You receive a license key by email

Activating the license​

  1. Go to Settings → E-commerce in the dashboard
  2. Fill in the following fields:
FieldDescriptionRequired
License key32-character hex key from geektech.no✅ Yes
Email addressThe email you used when purchasing✅ Yes
DomainThe domain the dashboard runs on (without https://)Recommended
PhoneContact phone (with country code, e.g. +1)Optional

License type — identifier binding​

geektech.no binds the license to one or more identifiers:

TypeValidates againstUse case
DomainDomain name (e.g. dashboard.company.com)Fixed server with own domain
IPPublic IP address(es)Server without domain, fixed IP
MACMAC address(es) of the network cardHardware binding
IP + MACBoth IP and MAC must matchHighest security
Automatic identification

The dashboard automatically sends the server's IP address and MAC address with each validation. You do not need to fill these in manually — geektech.no registers them at first activation.

Multiple IP addresses and MAC addresses can be allowed (one per line in the geektech.no admin). This is useful for servers with multiple network cards or dynamic IP.

  1. Click Activate license
  2. The dashboard sends an activation request to geektech.no
  3. Upon successful activation, the following are shown:
    • License type (Hobby / Professional / Enterprise)
    • Expiry date
    • Max number of printers
    • License holder
    • Instance ID (unique to your installation)
The license key is tied to your domain and installation

The key is activated for one specific 3DPrintForge installation and domain. Contact geektech.no support if you need to:

  • Move the license to a new server
  • Change domain
  • Increase number of printers

License validation​

The license is authenticated and synchronized with geektech.no:

  • Validation at startup — the license is checked automatically
  • Ongoing validation — revalidated every 24 hours against geektech.no
  • Offline mode — in case of network outage, the license works for up to 7 days with cached validation
  • Expired license → the module is locked, but existing data (orders, customers) is retained
  • PIN code — geektech.no can lock/unlock the license via the PIN system
  • Renewal — via geektech.no → My licenses → Renew

License types and restrictions​

PlanPrintersPlatformsFeePrice
Hobby11 (Shopify OR WooCommerce)5%See geektech.no
Professional1–5All5%See geektech.no
EnterpriseUnlimitedAll + API3%See geektech.no

Checking license status​

Go to Settings → E-commerce or call the API:

curl -sk https://localhost:3443/api/ecommerce/license

The response contains:

{
  "active": true,
  "status": "active",
  "plan": "professional",
  "holder": "Company Name Ltd",
  "email": "company@example.com",
  "domain": "dashboard.companyname.com",
  "max_printers": 5,
  "expires_at": "2027-03-22",
  "provider": "geektech.no",
  "fees_pending": 2,
  "fees_this_month": 450.00,
  "orders_this_month": 12
}

Customers​

Creating a customer​

  1. Go to E-commerce → Customers
  2. Click New customer
  3. Fill in:
    • Name / Company name
    • Contact person (for businesses)
    • Email address
    • Phone
    • Address (billing address)
    • Org. number / Personal ID (optional, for VAT-registered)
    • Note — internal memo
  4. Click Create

Customer overview​

The customer list shows:

  • Name and contact info
  • Total number of orders
  • Total revenue
  • Last order date
  • Status (Active / Inactive)

Click on a customer to see all order and invoice history.

Order management​

Creating an order​

  1. Go to E-commerce → Orders
  2. Click New order
  3. Select Customer from the list
  4. Add order lines:
    • Select file/model from the file library, or add a free-text entry
    • Set quantity and unit price
    • System calculates cost automatically if linked to a project
  5. Set Delivery date (estimated)
  6. Click Create order

Order status​

StatusDescription
InquiryRequest received, not confirmed
ConfirmedCustomer has confirmed
In productionPrints in progress
Ready for deliveryDone, waiting for pickup/shipping
DeliveredOrder completed
CancelledCancelled by customer or you

Update status by clicking the order → Change status.

  1. Open the order
  2. Click Link print
  3. Select prints from history (multiple selection supported)
  4. Cost data is automatically pulled from print history

Invoicing​

See Projects → Invoicing for detailed invoicing documentation.

An invoice can be generated directly from an order:

  1. Open the order
  2. Click Generate invoice
  3. Check amounts and VAT
  4. Download PDF or send to the customer's email

Invoice number series​

Set up invoice number series under Settings → E-commerce:

  • Prefix: e.g. 2026-
  • Start number: e.g. 1001
  • Invoice numbers are assigned automatically in ascending order

Reporting and fees​

Fee reporting​

The system tracks all transaction fees:

  • View fees under E-commerce → Fees
  • Mark fees as reported for accounting purposes
  • Export fee summary per period

Statistics​

Under E-commerce → Statistics:

  • Monthly revenue (bar chart)
  • Top customers by revenue
  • Best-selling models/materials
  • Average order size

Export to CSV for accounting systems.

Support and contact​

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