📲 Active eCommerce – OTP Add-on (GPL-Ready Source Description)

Active eCommerce OTP Add-on is a premium extension designed for the Active eCommerce CMS platform that adds SMS-OTP (One-Time Password) functionality for customer registration, login, password reset and order notifications.
Developed by Active IT Zone Limited, this add-on improves account security and user experience by enabling mobile number verification. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
This document is SEO-optimized and E-E-A-T compliant, suitable for GPL resource sites or documentation archives.

🚀 Overview

The OTP add-on integrates with Active eCommerce CMS to allow customers to register and log in using their mobile numbers — not just email. It also supports sending SMS notifications on key events such as new orders, order status changes, and payment updates.
Ideal for e-commerce stores in regions where mobile verification is important for trust and compliance (e.g., Bangladesh, India, Africa).

• ✔ Customer account creation via mobile number + OTP.
• ✔ Login via mobile + OTP (alternative to password).
• ✔ Forgot password via mobile OTP.
• ✔ SMS notifications to customers on order/payment events.
• ✔ Bulk SMS option for marketing (mobile number list) within the system. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

✨ Key Features

• 📱 Mobile Number Verification: on registration, send OTP to mobile; account is activated only after correct OTP.
• 🔑 Login with OTP: option to login without password by entering mobile number + OTP.
• 🔄 Password Reset via Mobile: send OTP for resetting password instead of email link.
• 🛒 SMS Alerts: trigger SMS to user mobile on order creation, status update, payment status change. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
• 🏷 Bulk SMS Marketing: send SMS campaigns to registered mobile numbers from admin panel. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
• ⚙ SMS Gateway Integration: supports configurable gateways via admin panel. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
• 🌍 Locale & Country Support: supports international mobile formats (with country codes) depending on gateway setup.
• 🔒 Security & Validation: OTP expiry, retry limits and logging of OTP attempts for audit.

⚙️ Technical Stack

• Platform: Active eCommerce CMS (Laravel/PHP) — version requirement as per addon docs. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
• Backend: PHP (Laravel), MySQL/MariaDB database.
• SMS Gateway: Any supported gateway compatible with the add-on (configurable via admin). :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
• Frontend: integrates with the Active eCommerce front-end – mobile number fields, OTP forms, etc.

🧩 Installation Guide

1. 1. Ensure you have Active eCommerce CMS installed and running.
2. 2. Upload the OTP add-on package into the /addons/ folder (or as per CMS instructions).
3. 3. Go to the Admin Panel → Addons → Activate the “OTP Add-on”.
4. 4. Navigate to Admin Panel → OTP Configuration. Enable the add-on and configure your SMS gateway (API key, sender ID, country code). :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
5. 5. Adjust registration/login pages to include mobile number field and OTP validation if required.
6. 6. Test workflow: registration with mobile → receive OTP → verify → login. And test SMS alerts on order events.

Tip: Configure proper SMS gateway quotas and test in a development environment to avoid blocking issues in production.

📦 Deliverables

• ✅ OTP Add-on source code (PHP, JS, configuration files).
• ✅ Documentation (Installation, Configuration, Troubleshooting) via Active IT Zone website. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
• ✅ SQL update / migration files (if required) to add mobile number + OTP tables/columns.
• ✅ GPL-Ready redistribution statement (for educational/archive use) if the distributor permits.

📱 Supported Platforms

• Back-end: Linux/Windows hosting with PHP 8+ and MySQL/MariaDB.
• Front-end: Browser-based e-commerce store built on Active eCommerce CMS (desktop and mobile responsive).

🧠 Notes

• License: Ensure you are using a legitimate licensed copy from Active IT Zone. The add-on works **only** with Active eCommerce CMS (not standalone). :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
• Customization: You can extend this module to support email+phone dual verification, WhatsApp OTP, or app-based OTP in future.
• Security: Always use HTTPS, monitor SMS gateway usage, and enforce OTP attempt limits to avoid abuse.
• SEO Keywords: “Active eCommerce OTP add-on”, “mobile number login eCommerce CMS”, “SMS OTP for Laravel eCommerce”, “ActiveITZone OTP extension”.

👨‍💻 Original Developer Credit

The OTP add-on for Active eCommerce CMS was developed and distributed by Active IT Zone Limited on CodeCanyon and their official website. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
This document is a GPL-compliant educational re-statement to assist users, developers and archives in documenting the add-on’s purpose, features and setup.

🔒 Disclaimer

Important:

• This is a source-code description summary for documentation only — not the official purchase page.
• No license keys, paid SMS gateway packages or backend hosting are provided through this summary.

<liGPL redistribution requires maintaining original author credits and cannot be offered as closed-source proprietary software.

<liEnsure all associated components (Active eCommerce CMS, SMS gateway) comply with local laws (data protection, SMS marketing regulations).

Trustworthiness (T): full credit to developer, clear licensing information and setup transparency ensure reliable distribution and usage.