Key Storage
Key Storage is your personal inventory management system within PremiumCDKeys. Store, organize, and automatically fulfill orders from your own key stock.
Overview
| Feature |
Details |
| Type |
Self-managed Inventory |
| Capacity |
Unlimited |
| Cost |
Free (included) |
| Control |
Full ownership |
Why Use Key Storage?
Key Storage is ideal when you:
- Buy keys in bulk from various sources
- Have existing inventory to sell
- Want full control over your supply
- Get better wholesale deals than APIs offer
- Need backup stock for popular items
Accessing Key Storage
- Go to Key Storage in the main navigation
- Or navigate to
/key-storage
Adding Keys
Manual Entry
- Click Add Keys
- Select or create a product
- Enter keys (one per line):
XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX
YYYYY-YYYYY-YYYYY-YYYYY
ZZZZZ-ZZZZZ-ZZZZZ-ZZZZZ
- Click Save
Bulk Import
For large quantities:
- Click Import Keys
- Upload a text file (.txt) with one key per line
- Select the product
- Confirm import
CSV Import
Import with additional metadata:
product_id,key,notes
123,XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX,Purchased 2024-01
123,YYYYY-YYYYY-YYYYY,Purchased 2024-01
Organizing Keys
Products
Organize keys by product:
- Create product entries matching your store
- Link to supplier products for hybrid fulfillment
- Track stock per product
Status
Keys have statuses:
| Status |
Meaning |
| Available |
Ready for sale |
| Reserved |
Assigned to pending order |
| Sold |
Delivered to customer |
| Invalid |
Marked as problematic |
Product Mapping
Map to Store Products
- Go to your application → Product Import
- Select a store product
- Choose Key Storage as supplier
- Select the Key Storage product
- Save mapping
Priority Settings
Configure Key Storage as:
- Primary: Use Key Storage first, fallback to API suppliers
- Fallback: Use API suppliers first, fallback to Key Storage
- Exclusive: Only use Key Storage (no API fallback)
Order Fulfillment
Automatic Process
Order Received → Check Key Storage → Reserve Key → Deliver → Mark Sold
Manual Override
For any order, you can manually:
- Select a specific key to deliver
- Skip Key Storage and use API
- Mark order for manual handling
Stock Management
Low Stock Alerts
Set up notifications:
- Go to Key Storage settings
- Enable Low Stock Alerts
- Set threshold (e.g., 10 keys)
- Choose notification method (email, dashboard)
Inventory Reports
View reports showing:
- Current stock levels
- Sales velocity
- Reorder suggestions
- Revenue per product
Best Practices
Key Security
- Never share keys publicly in screenshots or logs
- Use secure import methods for bulk additions
- Monitor for duplicates when importing
- Backup your inventory regularly
Inventory Management
- Set reorder points based on sales velocity
- Track expiration dates for time-limited keys
- Audit regularly to catch issues early
- Organize by platform/region for clarity
Quality Control
- Test sample keys from new sources
- Mark invalid keys immediately when reported
- Track key sources for quality patterns
- Document supplier reliability
Hybrid Fulfillment
Combine Key Storage with API suppliers:
Example Setup
Priority 1: Key Storage (your bulk purchase)
Priority 2: CodesWholesale (API backup)
Priority 3: G2A (marketplace backup)
This ensures:
- Better margins from your stock
- Never out of stock (API fallback)
- Automatic failover
Troubleshooting
Key Not Delivering
- Check key is marked "Available"
- Verify product mapping is correct
- Check no reservation conflicts
Duplicate Keys
- System warns on import
- Review duplicates before confirming
- Check source data for errors
Stock Mismatch
- Run inventory audit
- Check for stuck "Reserved" status
- Review failed order logs
Export Options
Export your inventory:
- CSV: Full data export
- TXT: Keys only (for backup)
- Report: Sales and stock analysis
Integration Tips
From Other Systems
Migrating from another system?
- Export keys as CSV/TXT
- Import into Key Storage
- Map to store products
- Test with sample orders
Accounting
Track your investment:
- Record purchase price per key
- Calculate true margins
- Generate profit reports
Support
For Key Storage issues:
- Check this documentation
- Contact PremiumCDKeys support
- Review FAQ in dashboard