> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.yaycommerce.com/manual/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.yaycommerce.com/manual/licensing/local-development.md).

# 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="/files/zxneFHvKjQZ02E2z41cM" 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;

## **Local/ staging sites**

All license keys allow local development domains and IPs to be activated without counting towards the activation limit totals. The development URL will still be logged.

We detect these types of domains as development sites:

* `localhost`
* `127.0.0.1`
* `.dev`&#x20;
* `.local`
* `.test`
* `.staging`&#x20;
* `staging-yourshop.`&#x20;
* `yourshop.wpengine.com`
* `yourshop.`[`cloudwaysapps.com`](http://cloudwaysapps.com/)
* `yourshop.`[`flywheelsites.com`](http://flywheelsites.com/)
* `yourshop.`[`flywheelstaging.com`](http://flywheelstaging.com/)
* `yourshop.`[`myftpupload.com`](http://myftpupload.com/)
* `.kinsta.cloud`
* `.instawp.xyz`&#x20;

To make it easier, please access <https://yaycommerce.com/how-to-check-if-a-site-is-local/>  to verify if your staging sites can activate the license key.&#x20;

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


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