Distribution Key Won’t Generate (Duplicate Domains)

Background:

When generating a Wijmo Distribution Key for your license, the key must reference a unique set of domains. If you attempt to create a new key that contains exactly the same domains as an existing key, the system will detect it as a duplicate and block generation.

Steps to Complete:

1. Identify existing keys and their domains
   Review your previously generated distribution keys and note the domains included in each.
2. Compare the domain sets
   Check whether the domains you're adding match an existing key's domains exactly. If you truly need the same domains, reuse the existing key instead of creating a new one.
3. Generate the key
   After ensuring the domain set is unique, generate the new distribution key.

Getting Started:

Example scenario

• Existing key domains: localhost, example1.com, example2.com
• Attempted new key: localhost, example1.com, example2.com → will not generate (duplicate)
• Fix options:
  • Add a new domain (e.g., staging.example1.com) or
  • Remove a domain you don't need in this key
    Once the domain set is different from the original, the distribution key will generate successfully.

Tips

• Keep a simple inventory (spreadsheet or note) of keys and their domains to avoid conflicts later.
• Use descriptive domain groupings (e.g., a “staging” key vs. a “production” key) so future keys remain distinct.

Hope you find this article useful. Happy coding!