Learn how to configure a variable WooCommerce product to sell serial keys. Unlike simple products, key settings are configured at the variation level, meaning each variation can have its own key source and delivery settings.
Before You Begin
Make sure you have at least one variable product with variations created in WooCommerce before proceeding.
Configuration Steps
Step 1: Open the Product
- Go to Products from your WordPress admin menu.
- Locate the variable product you want to configure and click Edit.
Step 2: Expand the Variation and Enable Sell Key
- In the Product Data section, click the Variations tab.
- Locate the variation you want to enable keys for and click to expand it.
- Check Sell Keys to enable key delivery for the variation.
Step 3: Configure Key Settings for the Variation
- Scroll down to the Key Settings section within the same variation.
- Set the Delivery Quantity to define how many keys are delivered per unit ordered. For example, if a customer orders 5 units of this variation, they will receive 5 keys.
Step 4: Choose a Key Source
Select how keys will be sourced and delivered for this variation. Choose one of the following options based on your preferred delivery method.
| Key Source | Description | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Manually Added | Deliver keys from a pool of keys you have added manually | Deliver Keys from Manual Key Pool |
| Generator Rule | Automatically generate and deliver keys using a generator rule | Deliver Keys Using a Generator Rule |
| Auto Generated Key | Automatically generate and deliver a unique key with each order | Deliver Keys Using Auto-Generation |
Step 5: Save the Product
Click Update to save the changes. Repeat Steps 2 to 5 for any other variations you want to enable keys for.
What Happens After Purchase
When a customer places a successful order, keys are automatically assigned and delivered based on the key source configured for the purchased variation. The customer can view their keys on the My Account page and in the order confirmation email.