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Managing Your Smash License: Transfer, Renewal & Updates
- By Smash Team
- 15/01/2026
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License Management Guide Learn how to manage your Smash license including transferring domains, renewing subscriptions, and checking for updates. Checking License Status Go to Extensions > Extensions > Modules Edit "Smash License Manager" View the License tab You'll see: Status: Active, Expired, or Not Activated Licensed Products: Which extensions are covered Expiration Date: When renewal is needed Domain: Which site the license is active on Transferring to Another Domain Need to move your store to a new domain? Here's how: Step 1: Deactivate on Old Site Log into the old site's admin ..
How to Activate Your Smash License
- By Smash Team
- 15/01/2026
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Step-by-Step License Activation Guide After purchasing Smash extensions or bundles, follow this guide to activate your license and unlock Pro features. Before You Begin Make sure you have: Your license key (from purchase confirmation email) The email address used for purchase Smash License Manager extension installed Step 1: Install the License Manager Download smash_license.ocmod.zip from your account Go to Extensions > Installer Click Upload and select the file Go to Extensions > Extensions > Modules Find "Smash License Manager" and click Install Step 2: Open License Manager Click Ed..
SecuritySmash Security: File Integrity Monitoring (Pro)
- By Smash Team
- 15/01/2026
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Detect Unauthorized File Changes File Integrity Monitoring (FIM) tracks changes to critical files in your OpenCart installation. This Pro feature helps detect malware injections, unauthorized modifications, and security breaches. Why File Monitoring Matters Hackers often inject malicious code into: Checkout pages (to steal payment data) Controller files (to create backdoors) System files (to gain persistent access) FIM alerts you when any monitored file is changed, added, or deleted. Enabling File Integrity Monitoring Ensure you have an active Pro license Go to Extensions > Extensions > M..
SecuritySmash Security: Two-Factor Authentication (Pro)
- By Smash Team
- 15/01/2026
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Add 2FA for Maximum Admin Security Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) requires a second verification step beyond passwords, dramatically reducing the risk of unauthorized access even if passwords are compromised. How 2FA Works Admin enters username and password System prompts for 6-digit code Admin opens authenticator app (Google Authenticator, Authy, etc.) App shows time-based code that changes every 30 seconds Admin enters code to complete login Enabling 2FA (Pro Feature) Ensure you have an active Pro license Go to Extensions > Extensions > Modules Edit "Smash Security + Admin Protection" ..
SecuritySmash Security: Security Checklist Explained
- By Smash Team
- 15/01/2026
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Understanding the Security Checklist The Security Checklist automatically scans your OpenCart installation for common security issues and misconfigurations. Accessing the Checklist Go to Extensions > Extensions > Modules Edit "Smash Security + Admin Protection" Navigate to the Security Checklist tab Understanding Severity Levels Critical: Fix immediately - serious vulnerability High: Fix soon - significant security risk Medium: Should address - potential risk Low: Best practice - optional improvement Check: Install Directory Removed Severity: Critical The /install directory allows reins..
SecuritySmash Security: Login Protection & Rate Limiting
- By Smash Team
- 15/01/2026
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Protect Your Admin from Brute Force Attacks The login protection features help prevent unauthorized access by monitoring login attempts and automatically blocking suspicious activity. Enabling Login Protection Go to Extensions > Extensions > Modules Find "Smash Security + Admin Protection" and click Edit Enable the module in the General tab Navigate to the Login Protection tab Login Attempt Logging When enabled, every admin login attempt is recorded with: Username: The username attempted IP Address: Where the attempt came from User Agent: Browser/device information Status: Success or fail..
SearchSmash Search: Autocomplete Configuration Guide
- By Smash Team
- 15/01/2026
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Configure AJAX Autocomplete for Better Product Discovery The autocomplete feature shows instant search suggestions as customers type, helping them find products faster and improving conversion rates. Accessing Autocomplete Settings Go to Extensions > Extensions > Modules Find "Smash Smart Search + Filters" and click Edit Navigate to the Autocomplete tab Basic Settings Enable Autocomplete Toggle this on to activate the autocomplete dropdown on your store's search box. Minimum Characters Set how many characters a customer must type before suggestions appear. Recommended: 2-3 characters Lo..
SearchSmash Search: Faceted Filters Setup (Pro)
- By Smash Team
- 15/01/2026
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Set Up Powerful Product Filters on Category Pages Faceted filtering allows customers to narrow down products by price, brand, attributes, and more. This Pro feature dramatically improves product discovery on stores with large catalogs. Enabling Faceted Filters Ensure you have an active Pro license Go to Extensions > Extensions > Modules Edit "Smash Smart Search + Filters" Navigate to the Filters (Pro) tab Enable "Faceted Filters" Available Filter Types Price Range Filter Adds a price slider or min/max inputs allowing customers to filter by budget. Automatically calculates min/max from pr..
SearchSmash Search: Analytics & No-Result Optimization
- By Smash Team
- 15/01/2026
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Use Search Analytics to Improve Your Store The Search Analytics dashboard (Pro feature) reveals what customers are searching for, helping you identify opportunities to improve product discovery and catalog gaps. Accessing Analytics Go to Extensions > Extensions > Modules Edit "Smash Smart Search + Filters" Navigate to the Analytics (Pro) tab Understanding the Dashboard Total Searches The total number of searches performed on your store. Track this over time to understand search usage patterns. Unique Queries Number of distinct search terms used. A high ratio of unique queries to total se..
Smash Extension Bundles: Save Big on OpenCart Pro Extensions
- By Smash Team
- 15/01/2026
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Maximize Your OpenCart Store with Smash Extension Bundles Building a successful ecommerce store requires the right tools. Instead of piecing together solutions from different vendors, Smash offers a complete, integrated suite of extensions designed to work perfectly together—and our bundles help you save significantly. Why Choose Bundles? 1. Significant Savings Our bundles offer up to 45% off compared to purchasing extensions individually. That's more money to invest in marketing, inventory, or other business needs. 2. Perfect Integration All Smash extensions are built to work together seam..