> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.quickshops.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Discount codes and promotions

> Create coupon codes for percentage or fixed-amount discounts on your Quickshops store.

Discount codes let you run launches, seasonal sales, and partner promos. Customers enter a code at Stripe Checkout and see the reduced price before they pay.

<Info>
  You need an active [Stripe connection](/integrations/payments) before discount codes work at checkout.
</Info>

## Create a discount code

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Discounts">
    In the dashboard sidebar, go to **Discounts**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create a new code">
    Click to add a new discount code. Choose a **code** customers will type at checkout (for example `LAUNCH20`).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set the discount">
    Pick **Percentage off** or **Fixed amount off**, then enter the value. Optionally limit which products the code applies to.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set rules (optional)">
    You can cap total redemptions, set an expiry date, or configure duration for subscription discounts.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save">
    Save the code. It's active immediately for eligible products.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## How customers use codes

During Stripe Checkout, customers enter your code in the promotion field. Stripe validates the code and applies the discount to the order total before payment.

## Manage existing codes

From the **Discounts** list you can:

* **Edit** — Change limits, expiry, or which products qualify
* **Deactivate** — Stop new redemptions without deleting history

<Tip>
  Share codes in your email list, social posts, or product pages. Short, memorable codes (`SUMMER25`) convert better than long random strings.
</Tip>

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