DirectDeals Cashback: Software Licenses Explained

DirectDeals is a US shop for software licenses and business hardware, with Microsoft products at the centre. If you need a Windows, Office or server license and want it as a download instead of a box, it is a sensible place to look. You can get cashback on your order when you start it on Coin7.

What DirectDeals sells

The core of the range is genuine software licenses, mostly from Microsoft: Windows, Office, SQL Server and Visual Studio, plus server products. Next to that you find antivirus software and a selection of hardware such as computer components, peripherals and accessories from several brands.

So it is not a general electronics department store. It is more a specialist shop for people who need licenses and the matching equipment, and who would like someone to talk to when a licensing question comes up.

Who it is useful for

Home users who have built or refurbished a PC and need a Windows or Office license are the obvious group. The second group is small companies and IT people who set up several machines or a server and care about the price per seat.

• Private users who want a license delivered by download.
• Freelancers and small offices with a handful of workstations.
• Admins who need server licenses, database software or client access licenses.
• Buyers who want a quote for larger volumes instead of paying list price.

How ordering and delivery work

Digital products are delivered electronically. According to the shop, most downloads and activation keys arrive by email through its electronic software delivery once the order has been verified, often within a few minutes. Deliveries that have to be coordinated with the manufacturer can take longer, so do not plan an installation for the last minute.

After ordering, check your inbox and your spam folder. Keep the email with the key somewhere safe, because you will need it again if you reinstall the system later.

What to check before you buy

Licenses are easy to mix up. Compare the exact edition, the version and the number of devices or users the license covers. A server license, for example, often needs additional client licenses, and that is exactly the kind of question the shop support can answer before you pay.

Read the shipping and returns policy on the shop before ordering. Software keys are treated differently from physical goods, and you should know what applies if a key does not activate. In that case contact the support first, with your order number at hand. If you get a refund, the cashback for that order is deducted as well.

How to get cashback at DirectDeals

Open Coin7 and go to the DirectDeals page. Use the button there to get to the shop, then order as you normally would. Do not switch to another link or an old bookmark on the way, otherwise the order cannot be tracked. The current rate is shown on our shop page and it can differ by product type, for instance between server licenses and other purchases.

The cashback is confirmed after the return period has ended, so it does not appear in your account the same day. If you want to use a voucher code, take it from our page only, because codes from other sources can interfere with tracking.