How to use coupon codes for in-app subscriptions
Offer discounted subscription prices that unlock only when a user enters a valid coupon code
Coupon codes let you create hidden subscription prices that only appear to users who have been given a code. This allows you to offer promotions, special rates, partner pricing, or limited-time discounts while keeping your primary subscription visible to the public
How to use coupon codes for in-app subscriptions
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Log in, go to Builder in the left navigation
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Open your plugin and click the Purchase tab
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Turn on Require Purchase
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Choose Subscription as your purchase type
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Add your main subscription
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Click Add Subscription
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Enter the price and details for the subscription visible to all users
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Select the subscription product
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Click Save
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Add a discounted subscription that will be unlocked by coupon code
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Click Add Subscription again
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Enter the discounted subscription price
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Select the subscription product
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Turn on Enable Coupon Offer
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Enter your coupon code in the new field
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Click Save
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Review your subscriptions
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Visible subscriptions appear normally
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Coupon-locked subscriptions show a lock icon in the control panel
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Enable global coupon code entry
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Scroll to the Coupon Code section
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Turn on Enable Coupon Code
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Customize coupon messaging
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Edit Success Message
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Edit Invalid Code Message
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Edit Code Required Message
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To test it out, in the App Preview:
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Users will only see the public subscription
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Users click Enter Coupon Code to submit their code
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After entering a valid code, the hidden discounted subscription appears
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Save your changes and publish when ready
Pro tips
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Use unique codes for partner discounts so you can track redemption
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Keep your primary subscription price visible to increase upgrade opportunities
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Change coupon-specific messaging to clarify the benefit users unlock