# Feature Highlight: Discount Codes

##### By LeagueApps  
##### April 15, 2011  
##### 3min

We made some improvements to the _Discount Codes_ feature. It should be a lot more useful now!

One of the main additions is support for _“universal” discount codes_, which are discount codes that _can be used for any program_ as opposed to just a single program. You can access your universal discount codes under “Manage > Discount Codes” in your Manager Console. See below screenshot.

Here’s a quick overview of the Discount Codes feature:

### Types of Discount Codes

You can create two types of discount codes:

(a) _Universal discount codes_ apply to _ANY program_. Go to “Manage > Discount Codes” to manage these.

(b) _Program-specific discount codes_ apply to _ONLY a single program_. Under the “Manage” tab, go to a specific program, and then in that program’s context menu, hover over the “Settings” tab to see the “Discount Codes” option (see inset screenshot).

### Creating Discount Codes

When creating a discount code, the most important properties are the following:

- _Code_: This is the actual code that registrants will enter into the registration form in order to redeem the discount. You will need to send this code to those people receiving the discount.
- _Value & Unit_: This is the _dollar amount_ or _percentage_ of the discount you are offering. For example, a discount may be for $5 off, or it may be for 10% off.
- _Redemption Limit_: This optional property allows you to specify the _maximum number of times_ the discount code can be redeemed. For example, if you set this to 10, then only 10 discounts will be applied.
- _Expiration Date_: This optional property allows you to set a _deadline date_ after which the discount code can no longer be redeemed.

Once you create a new discount code, it is immediately live and redeemable.

### Distributing, Redeeming and Discontinuing Discount Codes

**Distributing**  
Once you’ve created a new discount code, you can distribute the “code” to desired people. Go to the appropriate discount codes listings page (universal or program-specific), and “copy” the code (see inset image). You can then email this “code” to people or include in marketing materials etc.

**Redeeming**  
People can redeem discount codes during the registration process. The program registration page includes a discount code entry box if there are any live codes tied to that program. As people redeem each discount code, you can see the redemption count in the console, on the listing view (mentioned above).

**Discontinuing**  
Discount codes are automatically discontinued once the defined limit is reached: either _maximum number of redemptions_ and/or the _expiration date has passed_. If you want to manually discontinue a discount code before the natural limit is reached, you can edit the properties and retro-set the expiration date or redemption limit.

Discount codes are a great way to reward loyal members and to support marketing programs. We hope this feature helps you develop better relationships with your members, and support promotions.

As always, please share your feedback!