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# Create a Free-Item Coupon

> Create a code that adds an item free of charge from a certain order value

Goal: a code that, when redeemed, adds a specific item free of charge to the order, for example from a minimum order value.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create coupon code with value type Item">
    Open the **Coupon Codes** list, select **New** and maintain the **Code** and **Description**. Set the **Value Type** to **Item**.

    For details, see [Create Coupon Codes](/docs/en/bc-coupon-codes/user-guide/gutschein-codes-erstellen).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Generate coupon lines">
    Select **Generate Coupon Lines** and define:

    * **Configuration:** prefix/suffix and number of lines.
    * **Coupon Type:** in the **Item No.** field, select the item to be added free of charge.
    * **Conditions:** if required, **From Amount** as the minimum order value.
    * **Validity:** optionally **Start/End Date**.

    Confirm with **OK**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Activate">
    Activate the codes when generating them or later via **Release Coupon**.

    <Check>
      When redeemed, the selected item is added to the order free of charge.
    </Check>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Related Topics

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Generate coupon lines" icon="wand-magic-sparkles" href="/docs/en/bc-coupon-codes/user-guide/gutscheinzeilen-erzeugen">
    Generate codes automatically.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Orders" icon="cart-shopping" href="/docs/en/bc-coupon-codes/user-guide/bestellungen">
    Redeem a coupon code in an order.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>