How to Create a Single Promo Code

Modified on Fri, 8 Sep, 2023 at 1:29 PM

Promo codes are a great way to drive sales to your event.

You can use them as promotional discounts or as member benefits.

SimpleTix allows you to create codes easily and personalize them as needed.

To create a single promo code:

1. Go to manager.simpletix.com

2. Once logged in, from the top menu click on Events.

Once logged in, from the top menu click on Events.

3. Click on the search bar and type your event name to locate it.

Click on the search bar and type your event name to locate it.

4. Once you see it, click on the event to open it.

Once you see it, click on the event to open it.

5. On the left panel, click Promo Code.

On the left panel, click Promo Code.

6. Once within the Promo Code page, click Create Promo Code on the top right.

This will initiate a pop-up for you to configure your code.

Once within the Promo Code page, click Create Promo Code on the top right.

7. Type your Promo Code Name.

This will be the exact code that needs to be typed for redemption.

Type your Promo Code Name.

8. You'll have the option to tag the code with a category.

You can pick an existing one or create a new category.
This is useful for sorting and tracking certain codes.

You'll have the option to tag the code with a category.

9. Specify the number of times the code can be used.

Specify the number of times the code can be used.

10. Add how many tickets within the order the code can be applied to.

For example, someone buys 20 tickets in 1 order.
If you set 10, only 10 of the 20 tickets will be discounted.

Add how many tickets within the order the code can be applied to.

11. Specify when you'd like the code to be active.

You can set it to immediately after creation or add a specific date.

Specify when you'd like the code to be active.

12. If you'd like the code to have an expiration date, click More Options.

Toggle the "Set an Expiration Date" to ON.
This option will be off by default.

If you'd like the code to have an expiration date, click More Options.
Toggle the "Set an Expiration Date" to ON.

13. Once enabled, an option to set the expiration date will appear.

Choose Schedule an Expiration Date.

Once enabled, an option to set the expiration date will appear.

14. Add in your preferred date and time for the code's expiration.

Add in your preferred date and time for the code's expiration.

15. Confirm if the promo code will have taxes applied or not.

Confirm if the promo code will have taxes applied or not.

16. Choose the type of discount you want to be applied.

Flat Rate per Ticket - reduces the ticket cost by a fixed value.
Percentage Discount - reduces the cost based on a percentage of the ticket price.

Choose the type of discount you want to be applied.

17. Specify your preferred flat rate or percentage.

Specify your preferred flat rate or percentage.

18. Confirm which event(s) the promo code will be valid for.

Valid on All Events - allows the code to be used across all events on your SImpleTix site.
Valid on <Event Name> - allows the code to be used for all dates and times for a particular event.
Valid on <Event Name & Time> - allows you to select which event times the code is valid for.
Valid only for <Event Sections / Price Groups> - allows you to select which ticket category the code can be used for.

Confirm which event(s) the promo code will be valid for.

19. Once done with your changes, click Create Promo Code.

This will automatically add the code to your list and activate it during your specified validity period.

Once done with your changes, click Create Promo Code.