Coupon Creation
To create a new coupon, go to Admin > Discounts > Coupon Admin, press the insert button and fill in these fields:
| Field Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Coupon Name | A short name for the coupon. |
| Coupon Description | A description of the coupon for the customer. |
| Coupon Amount | The value of the discount for the coupon, either fixed or add a % on the end for a percentage discount. |
| Coupon Minimum Order | The minimum order value before the coupon is valid. |
| Coupon Minimum Calculated From 1 | Options which allow you allow/disallow products when calculating the order value. |
| Free Shipping | The coupon gives free shipping on an order. Note. This overrides the coupon_amount figure but respects the minimum order value. |
| Coupon Code | You can enter your own code here, or leave blank for an auto generated one. |
| Uses per Coupon | The maximum number of times the coupon can be used, leave blank if you want no limit. |
| Uses per Customer | Number of times a user can use the coupon, leave blank for no limit. |
| Start Date | The date the coupon will be valid from. |
| End Date | The date the coupon expires. |
| Coupon Zone Restrictions 1 | Only allow the coupon to be used in the specified zone. |
| Customer previous orders less than 1 | Only allow this coupon for customers who have placed fewer than the specified number of orders. |
1 : These options have been available since Zen Cart 1.5.6.
For more information, see the coupons FAQ.
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Last modified September 12, 2020 by Scott C Wilson (0aa7d271).