# Use Service Activation

This guide explains the steps required to allow subscription activation within Limio.

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### Limio Offer Configuration

1. **Set the Limio Field: Requires Service Activation**
   * Locate the newly added field in Limio for the offer, named **Requires Service Activation**.
   * Set this field to **"True"**.

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### Required Changes in Zuora

2. **Update Zuora Settings**
   * Navigate to **Default Subscription and Order Settings** in Zuora.
   * Set **Require Service Activation of Orders?** to **"Yes"**.

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### Order Submission

3. **Service Activation Handling**
   * Based on the **Requires Service Activation** attribute:
     * If **True**, the purchase order will omit the `ServiceActivationDate`. With the updated Zuora setting, this creates the subscription in **Pending Activation** status.
     * If **False** or undefined, the `ServiceActivationDate` will be set to the same as the `OrderDate`.
4. **Limio Status Sync**
   * The subscription status in Limio will reflect Zuora's status. For instance, if the status is **Pending Activation** in Zuora, it will appear as **Pending Activation** in Limio.

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### Customer Experience in MMA (My Account Area)

5. **Subscription Activation in MMA**
   * Customers won't notice changes during the purchase flow. However, once the subscription is purchased, they will see an **Activation Button** in MMA.
   * Upon pressing the button, the Subscription will become **Active**.

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### Back-End Changes: Activation Order

6. **New Activation Order Type**
   * A new order type for activation has been introduced. When the customer clicks the activation button in MMA, it triggers an API call to the Zuora endpoint, setting a `ServiceActivationDate`.
7. **Limio Subscription Update**
   * After completing the activation, Limio syncs with Zuora to update the subscription status and schedules.

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By following these steps, subscription activation can be successfully configured in Limio, ensuring a seamless experience for both customers and admins.


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