Creating an “Amount Off Products” Discount in Shopify (Step-by-Step SOP)
This discount allows you to reduce the price of specific products or collections using either a discount code or an automatic discount.
Step 1: Open the Discounts Page
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Log in to Shopify Admin
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From the left sidebar, click Discounts
Step 2: Click “Create Discount”
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Click Create discount on the top-right corner
Step 3: Choose the Discount Type
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A popup will appear
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Click Amount off products
Step 4: Select the Discount Method
You will see two options:
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Discount code
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Customers must enter a code at checkout
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Example:
SALE10
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Automatic discount
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Discount applies automatically at checkout
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Enter a Title (this will be visible to customers)
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👉 Choose the option based on your campaign requirement.
Step 5: Enter the Discount Code (If Applicable)
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In the Discount code field, type your code
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Example:
SALE10
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Or click Generate random code
(Skip this step if you selected Automatic discount)
Step 6: Set the Discount Value
In the Discount value section:
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Choose discount type:
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Percentage (example: 10%)
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Fixed amount (example: ₹100)
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Enter the discount value
Step 7: Choose What the Discount Applies To
Under Applies to, select one:
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Specific products
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Specific collections
Steps to add products or collections:
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Click Browse
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Select the required products or collections
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Click Add
Step 8: Choose Who Can Use the Discount (Eligibility)
Under Eligibility, select one:
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All customers
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Specific customer segments
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Specific customers
If you choose Specific customer segments:
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Click Browse
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Select the required segments using checkboxes
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Click Add
Step 9: Set Minimum Purchase Requirements (Optional)
You can choose:
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No minimum requirements, OR
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Minimum purchase amount
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Enter the minimum order value (example: ₹999)
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Minimum quantity of items
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Enter the number of items required
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Example: Customer must buy 2 items to get the discount
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Step 10: Set Discount Usage Limits (Optional)
Tick the options if required:
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Limit number of times this discount can be used
(Total usage across all customers) -
Limit to one use per customer
Step 11: Discount Combinations (Optional)
Choose whether this discount can be combined with:
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Product discounts
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Order discounts
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Shipping discounts
⚠️ Note:
Allowing combinations can result in a very high total discount. Use carefully.
Step 12: Set Active Dates
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Choose the Start date and time
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(Discount will be active only during this period)
Optional:
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Tick Set end date
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Select the end date and time
Step 13: Save the Discount
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Click Save (top-right corner)
✅ Result
The discount is now active and will apply to the selected products or collections based on your settings.
Best Practices
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Test the discount using a test order
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Clearly communicate the offer on banners or product pages
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Avoid overlapping discounts unless planned
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Always set an end date for limited-time offers