Scope: It was necessarry to automate user subscriptions handling since it was impossible for the operator to monitor them manually. XROXY.COM owner also wanted to monitor all the transaction users make and create customized reports.

Details: XROXY.COM web site was initially build on powerful phpBB message board engine. Later web site was extended and new areas were introduced but phphBB engine always was the core of the web site. Users authorisation was done using phpBB database. Web site offers access to the CGI web proxy service, Xorum proxy message board and updated list of proxies of different kinds. Three elite user groups were introduced. Registered users were able to join elite group by paying monthly membership fee.

PayPal Website Payments Standard was integrated into the web site. IPN functionality allowed us to handle all the transactions - initial subscription creation, regular payments, and subscription cancelations. Refunds and Chargebacks were also monitored. As soon as IPN message was received by the merchant server it was immediately processed and all the necessary updates were made to the user table.