Voucher Validity Countdown to Start from First Use (Not from Creation)
Hello TP‑Link Team and Community,
I would like to request an enhancement to the voucher system on the OC200 / Omada Controller platform.
**Feature Requested:**
Add an option to allow the **validity countdown (e.g., 15 days)** to begin **only upon the client’s first successful connection**, not when the voucher is generated. Usage time should remain separate and function as usual.
**Example Scenario:**
- Voucher generated on August 1
- Client connects for the first time on August 10
- Voucher expires on August 25 (15 days after first use), regardless of remaining usage time
This feature differs from existing behaviors:
1. **Validity countdown starts from creation** – may expire even if unused
2. **Usage time only countdown** – may remain valid long after generation if not fully used
3. Requested: **Validity starts on first use**, offering "windowed access" regardless of generation date
**Suggested Implementation:**
Add a new toggle option in voucher creation:
- Start Validity: **From Creation** / **From First Use**
This would be useful in real-world scenarios such as promotions, rentals, and event-based access.
Thank you for considering this request! Looking forward to this enhancement in future firmware updates.
Best regards,
Untone25
Hi @Untone25
Thanks for posting here.
Normally, vouchers start counting their validity period from the first use (as shown below).
Is yours different? Could you please:
- Share a screenshot of your voucher settings
- Explain your specific situation
Hi @Vincent-TP , team
Thank you for the response!
To clarify, I'm specifically referring to the voucher's validity countdown, not the usage time.
Current Behavior (see attached screenshot):
As shown in the screenshot, the voucher is configured with:
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Validity: Sept 1 to Sept 16 (15 days)
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Duration: 8 hours (by usage)
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Type: Voucher Duration
Even if the client never connects, this voucher will expire on Sept 16.
What I’m requesting as a feature enhancement:
An option to make the validity countdown start on the client’s first successful connection, instead of using fixed Dates
Use Case Example:
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I generate a 15-day valid voucher on August 1
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Client connects for the first time on August 10
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With current behavior, it would expire on August 16
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But ideally, it should expire 15 days from first use (i.e., August 25)
Thank you again! I hope this explanation and screenshot help clarify the enhancement request. Looking forward to your feedback and hoping this can be added in a future Omada update.
Best regards,
Untone25
