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Everything you need to distribute private Composer packages with licensing, billing, and access control.

What is Privato?

Privato is a platform for distributing private Composer packages. It combines a private package registry with built-in licensing, billing via Stripe, and customer self-service portals.

Key Features

  • Private Registry: Host your packages on a secure, Composer-compatible registry.
  • License Management: Create and manage licenses with flexible access controls.
  • Release Channels: Define which versions customers can access based on their entitlements.
  • Stripe Integration: Accept payments and manage subscriptions without custom code.
  • Customer Portal: Let customers manage their licenses and download packages.

Getting Started

The fastest way to get started is to follow our Quick Start guide, which will walk you through creating your first package and generating a license key in under 5 minutes.

Need Help?

If you have questions or run into issues, there are several ways to get help: