1. Click on WooCommerce , Settings
2. Check Enable the use of coupon codes
3. Check Calculate coupon discounts sequentially only if you plan to use multiple coupons otherwise leave it unticked
4. Click on Save changes
5. Click on Marketing > Coupons.
6. Click on Create your first coupon
7. Click on Generate coupon code
8. Add a description for example “10% off mates rates”, This is only used internally as a reminder as to what the coupon is for.
9. Click on Discount Type and from the pull down menu select type of discount ,I would either select Fixed cart discount ie 10$ off or Percentage discount say 10% off.
- Percentage discount – A percentage discount for selected products only. For example, if the cart contains three (3) t-shirts @ $20 each = $60, a coupon for 10% off applies a discount of $6.
- Fixed cart discount – A fixed total discount for the entire cart. For example, if the cart contains three (3) t-shirts @ $20 each = $60, a coupon for $10 off gives a discount of $10.
- Fixed product discount – A fixed total discount for selected products only. Customer receives a set amount of discount per item. For example, three (3) t-shirts @ $20 each with a coupon for $10 off applies a discount of $30.
10. Click on the Coupon expiry date
11. Select an expiration date for the coupon
12. Click on publish
13. Coupon code completed
Email or txt the coupon code to whoever you wish to be able to use the code. At the checkout just have them enter the coupon code and the discount will be added .