How to create coupon codes?
Go to the profile dropdown on the top right of the website → My Events → Event Dashboard → Coupon Codes (left-side panel) → Create Discount Code
The ticket type has to be accepting payment online for it to be able to apply the discount code.
There are two types of discounts:
- Flat discount: A fixed amount that users can deduct from the ticket price. (e.g., $5)
- Percent Discount: A set percentage of what users can deduct from the ticket price. (e.g., 50% off)
There are three types of coupon codes :
- The usual - create a coupon code that attendees can enter while making a purchase.
- Link attendee’s email address - enter an attendee’s email address as a coupon code and the code will be applied automatically when a purchase is made with the same address.
- Link attendee’s phone number - enter an attendee’s phone number as a coupon code and the code will be applied automatically when a purchase is made with the same number.
The last two ways are especially useful when you need to give specific discounts to special guests, employees, members, and so on.
This feature is only available to use on the Desktop website, but you can still use your mobile to create a discount code by enabling the Desktop view in your mobile browser. To learn how to enable Desktop view on mobile, click here.
Creating a discount code
- Go to the profile dropdown on the top right of the website and open the My Events page.
- Make sure you choose the right Organizer Page, find the relevant event, and click on Dashboard.
- Click on Coupon Codes on the left menu table under the Marketing dropdown.
- You will see a list of all the discount codes created for that event. To create a new discount code, click on Create Discount Code.
- Choose whether you want to create a discount code for All Ticket Types or just some Selected Ticket Types.
- Select the type of discount you want to offer.
- Add Discount Code, Discount Amount, and Expiration Date.
We hope you remember the three types of coupon codes to use this feature while creating the discount code so that you can make the best out of this feature.
You can set the Usage Limit in three ways depending on your requirements.
- Unlimited: All attendees will be able to use your coupon code on multiple orders.
- One Time Only: All attendees will be able to use this coupon code on a single order only.
- Set Maximum Usage: You can set the maximum number of orders an attendee can use the coupon code on.
Once you are done, click on Continue.
Note: You can deactivate a discount code after creating it. Once you do, its status will be changed to Inactive.
- Lastly, review the details and click on Confirm & Save.
If you are wondering how ticket buyers will be able to use this discount code, click here.
Note: If you have entered an email address or phone number as the coupon code for direct application, users will see the discount in their order summary during checkout, and they will be asked to pay the reduced amount.
Should you require additional assistance or have any questions, please feel free to reach out to support@allevents.in.