Is it possible to restrict one subscription account to one device only?

Discussion in 'Programming' started by chocoholic1122, Oct 12, 2016.

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    I want to make a monthly subscription site. The problem is that people would then share their accounts with each other which would significantly reduce my profit. I just want to know whether it is possible to restrict one subscription to one device only? Or any other possible solution?
     
    chocoholic1122, Oct 12, 2016 IP
  2. Einheijar

    Einheijar Well-Known Member

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    You could always store session ID and logout previous user if there is a new session.
     
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    PoPSiCLe Illustrious Member

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    Depending on what you have available, you could see if it's possible to use specific login-types (Facebook, for instance), or items using separate two-tier logins - although that would usually involve some sort of third-party / government issued / bank login type.

    Barring those, you could store specific information identifying the browser/device used - create a complex string, and perhaps, if the string doesn't match, have a second tier that needs to be updated to allow the latest version to be stored, nullifying all the others (thereby only allowing one login) - for instance you could have a verification SMS sent to a registered number.
     
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    chocoholic1122 Member

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    Sending a verification SMS is a very good idea indeed.

    Would like to hear more solutions.
     
    chocoholic1122, Oct 12, 2016 IP