Discover how to use the free Random Generator add-on in Google Sheets to quickly create lists of random voucher codes you can then export and upload into Checkfront.
Learn how to install a free add-on called Random Generator to generate random vouchers within Google Sheets.
New to discount and voucher codes? Read the first article in this series for an introduction to discounts.
Accessing the features mentioned in this article
Where can I find this feature using the top menu?
- Inventory > Discounts
What more do I need to use this feature?
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Admin or restricted permissions to Manage discounts.
Which Checkfront version supports this feature - classic items, classic products, or both?
This feature is available in both our classic items version (Inventory > Items) and our classic products version (Inventory > Products). → Learn more about products
NOTE: Some features are not yet available with products, including the Active Discounts report, discount rules, open discounts, edit columns, and the option to export your list of discounts.
Google Sheets interface showing the Extensions menu with the Get add-ons option highlighted by an arrow and label.
If you're familiar with Google Sheets, you can use a free add-on called Random Generator to create a list of random voucher codes for use with Checkfront.
Create a new sheet, then click the Extensions menu at the top. Select Add-ons and then choose Get add-ons.
You can use the search box to find the Random Generator app and install it.
Returning to the Extensions menu, you can launch the Random Generator app.
Using Random Generator
After launching, you can select the required number of cells in column A (1). Each cell represents one random voucher code.
From the Random Generator menu, select Strings (2), check the capital letters and number strings, and set a string length of 8.
When you're ready, you can click the blue Generate button at the bottom. Your voucher codes now appear on the sheet.
From there, you only need to download the sheet from the File menu and upload it to Checkfront.
Next Steps
In the following article, we look at using Groupon vouchers with Checkfront.
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