# Local development

YayCommerce license keys allow activation on local development domains and IPs without affecting the activation limit totals. 

* Local sites can be activated without being counted toward the activation limit.
* Local website URLs are logged for tracking purposes.

<figure><img src="https://531911576-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FgvGH02KTzJxZtV7Vz1YU%2Fuploads%2FjH7Icd4wJZb2dxcuFF1O%2Factivating%20license%20on%20local%20sites.png?alt=media&#x26;token=b2de373c-b049-4d74-aa25-aaca26a37b12" alt=""><figcaption><p>Local activations are not counted toward the activation limit</p></figcaption></figure>

This offer ensures that developers can work on projects seamlessly without using up license activations.&#x20;

To confirm whether your test/staging site qualifies as a local environment, you can use this link: [check your site](https://yaycommerce.com/how-to-check-if-a-site-is-local/).

If you have troubles with activating a single license key on your staging or development environment, please chat with [YayCommerce support team](https://yaycommerce.com/support/) for assistance.