Automatically Generated Discount Codes
Generate a unique code for every visitor that can be redeemed only once. Sync discount codes with your ecommerce platform.
Automatically Generated Discount Codes is an OptiMonk feature that creates a unique, single-use discount code for each visitor the moment they complete a popup campaign, and pushes that code directly to your Shopify store, with no manual steps required. Instead of managing bulk code exports, spreadsheet uploads, or third-party tools, OptiMonk handles the entire lifecycle: generation, sync, and optional expiration. Each code is tied to one visitor, which prevents sharing on deal sites and gives you clean redemption data in your Shopify Discounts dashboard.
Key benefits
- Zero manual work: Codes are generated and pushed to Shopify automatically — no exporting, no uploading, no spreadsheets ever.
- Every visitor gets a unique code: Single-use codes make it impossible for a code to be shared on deal forums, protecting your margins.
- Flexible discount types: Choose a fixed-amount or percentage discount — whatever fits the campaign goal.
How it works
Add a coupon element to your campaign and select "Automatically generated code." Set the discount type, amount, prefix, and expiration — all inside the OptiMonk editor.
When a visitor submits your popup, OptiMonk instantly generates their personal code and syncs it to your Shopify Discounts page in the background — before the thank-you screen even loads.
The visitor sees their unique code immediately. In Shopify, the code appears with a blue App icon so you can track usage. Pair it with Auto Redeem to apply it at checkout automatically.
Frequently asked questions
What are automatically generated discount codes in OptiMonk?+
Automatically generated discount codes is an OptiMonk feature that creates a unique, one-time-use coupon for each visitor who completes a popup campaign and instantly syncs it to your Shopify store. No manual exporting or uploading is involved — OptiMonk handles the entire process in the background. Each code is exclusive to a single visitor, which prevents it from being shared on coupon sites.
How do automatically generated discount codes work in OptiMonk?+
When you add a coupon element to an OptiMonk campaign and choose "Automatically generated code," you set the discount rules — type, amount, prefix, and expiration — once. Every time a visitor opts in, OptiMonk generates a code matching those rules and pushes it to your Shopify Discounts page in real time. The visitor sees their code on the thank-you screen, and it is already active in your store.
Is this feature available for non-Shopify stores?+
Automatically generated discount codes is a Shopify-exclusive feature because it relies on a direct API integration with Shopify's Discounts system. If you use a different ecommerce platform, you can still run coupon campaigns in OptiMonk — you would just need to upload your unique codes as a CSV or text file rather than having them generated automatically.
Can I set an expiration date on automatically generated codes?+
Yes, there are two expiration options. A fixed date means all generated codes expire on a specific calendar date — useful for seasonal campaigns. A dynamic expiration means each code is valid for a set number of days after it is issued to the visitor, which is ideal for year-round campaigns where you want consistent urgency regardless of when someone opts in.
Do I need to know how to code to set this up?+
No coding is required. Everything is configured inside the OptiMonk campaign editor through a point-and-click interface. Once the campaign is live, code generation and Shopify sync happen fully automatically — there is nothing to maintain or monitor manually.
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