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  • Can I setup secure "single use" coupons?
    Every coupon has a multi-use coupon URL e.g. digicpn.com/p/abcdef. This method offers a basic protection based on a cookie in the consumer's device. Consumers can forward their coupon URL to friends or use the same coupon on multiple devices. "Single use" security mode. Single use codes have a unique coupon URL for every consumer. e.g. digicpn.com/p/abcdef/1234567890 These coupons can only be validated once. How to useVery popular
  • What's the difference between Claiming, Redeeming and Validating?
    Claiming You can set a claim action on our coupons which consumers must perform before they can claim (= use) the coupon. We offer the following claim actions: Share coupon on Facebook Enter a promotional code Install an app Watch a video Make a payment Enter personal data + Make a payment Watch a video + Enter personal data Watch a video + Make a payment Redeeming When a consumer presents the claimed coupon at the point of sale to make use of the offer, that's callePopular
  • I want to limit my amount of claims or validations for my coupon. Is this possible?
    Yes, that's possible. If you want to limit the amount of claims or validations go to 'General settings' of your coupon builder. If you scroll all the way down you will see ' Limit the amount of claims or validations' Here you can set upPopular
  • What are the image upload specifications?
    There are several image upload possibilities in our coupon builder where you can insert your own images. On this page you can find an overview of all images and their specifications below.Popular
  • Can I make vouchers with a payment integration?
    Yes, that is possible! Our coupons can be turned into a voucher which allows you to collect payments. To set this up, create a new coupon. After you have set up your coupon design it's time to set up the payment method by going to 'Claim Action(s)' and select 'Edit Action' You will automatically go to the paymentPopular
  • How to change the status of your campaign from 'Example' to 'Active' ?
    There are 2 methods to change the status of your coupon from ‘Example’ to ‘Live’ From the campaign overview On the 'Campaigns' page, you can see your list of the campaigns you have created. Click on 'Actions', select 'Example' and a pop-up will show up. Click on the text 'Test campaign' and you'll see a drowpdown list. you'll see an option that says 'Active'. After that click on 'Change status'. ![Popular
  • Can I add multiple redeem locations on my coupon?
    Yes, you can add multiple locations. To do this, simply click on 'Add location' on the location section of your coupon builder. You are limited to the amount of locations you can add per subscription: : Up to 5 redeem locations : Unlimited redeem locations : Unlimited redeem locations How to add? Add location It will alPopular
  • Can I automatically reset a coupon after validation or expiration?
    Yes, we have 2 settings to reset the coupon status. Where can I find those settings? Coupon builder Select "Advanced settings" on the left and you will see reset coupon after validation and reset coupon after expiration Now you'll find : Time to reset coupon after validation Time to reset coupon after expiration ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/4c4cc617dc0a0c00/image_1Some readers
  • How do I change the description on my coupon?
    To change the description of your coupon, go to 'General Settings' on your coupon builder and select the 'Description' tab.Some readers
  • Can I receive an email notification if a customer has claimed and/or validated their coupon?
    Yes, that is possible. To do this go to advanced settings of your coupon builder (NOTE: this is only possible if you have Silver or Gold subscription) As second and third option you will see 'Notify by email after each claim:' and 'Notify by email after each validation:' There you enter your email addreSome readers
  • Is it possible to save the coupons in my mobile wallet like Apple Wallet, Apple Passbook, WalletPasses for Android?
    Yes, each coupon can be stored in the Apple Wallet or Android WalletPasses. Where can I enable the Save2MobileWallet feature? To enable this on our Beta coupon builder, go to 'After Claim' and click on the sub menu 'Save options'. There you will see the option 'Save2MobileWallet' How can a userSome readers
  • How do I use background patterns on my coupons?
    We have several template patterns in our system that you can use as background for your coupon. You can also upload your own picture, pattern or GIF as a logo or coupon image Sizes: LOGO: 500 px x 100px COUPON IMAGE: maximum width/height 620px BACKGROUND: Any sizes are OK.** Keep in mind that you won't see much background because of the space that the coupon takes in on a smartphone. The background will be visible mostly on laptops, desktops and tablets.Some readers
  • Where can I change the language of the coupon?
    Our coupons have multi-language support. We already support 20+ languages. By default the language is based on "auto-detection" based on the user's browser language. You can setup a fixed language instead of auto detection. Edit campaign Go to 'General Settings' Here you'll see: "Campaign language" ![Some readers
  • Can I geo track with Coupontools?
    Yes, that's possible! We have an option in the advanced coupon builder (White Label / Enterprise Label) where you can turn on 'Ask customer GPS location'. If customers allow their GPS to be turned on then you will be able to see on your statistics CSV file where they have opened and claimed your coupon.Some readers
  • How do I change the coupon value on my coupon?
    To change the discount value of your coupon, go to Validate options under 'After Claim' on your coupon builder. Under 'Show the coupon value' you are able to change the discount value text to something else Here is how the text look like on the detailed coupon information after claim ![](https://storage.crisp.chaSome readers
  • How does the layout section of the coupon builder work?
    In the layout section of your coupon builder you can change the look and feel of the coupon the way you want it to be. Here is a guide about the layout section Coupon Style Choose the style of your coupon. These are the style that we have: Logo Upload the logo of your company or the company you work withSome readers
  • How do I display unique promo codes / own imported validation codes on my coupon?
    To **** on the validation page of your coupon, go to Validation methods in the After Claim in the coupon builder and enable Display your own imported validation codes:. A button will pop up next to it where you can manage/upload your own unique codes CFew readers
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  • What's the lookup tool and how does it work?
    The lookup tool allows you to void specific coupons. If you accidentally sent out a coupon to a wrong recipient, it's possible to void that specific coupon for that customer. This means the coupon will can't be validated by the recipient. Keep in mind, this feature is on request! Reach out to our support team by chat or mail (success@coupontools.com) to have it activated in your account. Here's how to use the feature properly! **(1) If you requested the feature, it will pop-up at the left-sidFew readers
  • How do I send push notifications to my customers who saved their coupon/voucher in their mobile wallet?
    To send a push notification to your customers who saved your coupon/voucher in their mobile wallet, do the following: Coupon/Voucher Go to the Launch section in the coupon/voucher builder of the coupon/voucher you would like to send a push notification Under distribution methods you will see Wallet push notifications ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/4c4cc617dc0a0c00Few readers
  • my coupons show "this is a protected coupon", how can I disable this?
    Have you ever been denied access to a coupon while this message popped up? Then you probably have 'single-use coupon mode' enabled. Follow my lead to disable it! You need to have the exact access URL for access to the coupon. It prevents your coupon from being used multiple times by the same person. How can I disable this feature? 1) QUICK FIX Open the specific coupon in the coupon builder. NavigateFew readers
  • How to change the date format of your campaign
    It is possible to edit the date format for every campaign individually. Follow my lead on how you take care of this. Open a campaign (coupon or voucher) in the builder. Navigate to general settings. The date format feature is located just below the 'Timezone' setting. Press on the drop-down to select the date notation of your preference. Beware of: the date format affects all date notationsFew readers
  • Where can I adjust the terms&conditions text on my coupon?
    Where can I adjust the terms&conditions text on my coupon? You can adjust those in the general settings, and select "terms" on top.Few readers
  • How can I setup split payment transfers with Stripe or PayPal?
    How can I setup split payment transfers with Stripe or PayPal? _Example usage: _ You are building a voucher for a client and you want to transfer 90% to the client's account and 10% to your own account. Manually: You can collect all payments into your own Stripe or PayPal account and pay the balance weekly or monthly to your clients. You can view and export all purchases per voucher in our detailed statistics. Read here how to export all data: https://help.coupontools.com/en/article/hoFew readers
  • Can I use your coupons as a landingspage for a PPC ad?
    Can I use your Coupons as a landing page for a PPC ad? Sure you can use Coupontools Coupons combined with your ads. With Coupontools Coupons as your landing page you can track back your ads from an ad click to an in-store validation. In this article I'll give you our best practices. Which URL to use? All our Coupons are HTML5 and have a unique URL for every campaign. You can use that URL as a landingspage. Please note you can also use UTM tags in Coupontools to track each individual CSome readers
  • How do I add or remove the icons for website, facebook, phone and email on a coupon?
    In this article we will show you how to remove or update social media and other icons of your coupon. Go to the coupon builder. Go to Advanced Settings on the left menu of your coupon builder. In the Advanced Settings section you will see Company and Social Media. Company Here you can add the URL of your website , email address, phone number and/or WhatsApp icon on the coupFew readers
  • Can I setup my own local payment provider to accept payments in coupons?
    Yes you can setup your own payment provider. You can see below how that works: Create a coupon and select claim method "make a payment". Select as payment method: "custom URL". Enter here the URL where you want to develop your own payment integration. Example: https://www.yourdomain.com/pay.php Consumer view: The the consumer opens the coupon and on the payment page we will rediPopular
  • How do I setup extra buttons on my validation page of my coupon?
    To setup extra buttons on the validation page, navigate to Validation methods under After Claim of your coupon builder. If you scroll down a little bit you will eventually see 'Show a redirect button (1),(2),(3) and (4) ![](https://storage.crisp.chFew readers
  • The coupon preview image is broken or incorrect. Can I update it?
    Yes you can. Go to the coupon overview , edit the coupon. Make a very small change to your coupon title or subtitle by going to Homepage on the left menu of your coupon builder. Save it Remove your last update and save it again. If you now go back to your overview, you'll see a "preview image coming soon" screen for that specific coupon. After 5-10 minutes you should see a new correct preview image.Few readers

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