> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.dc.ag/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Best Practices

> Recommendations for the clean handling of coupon codes

These recommendations help keep your coupon campaigns clear and easy to control.

## Creating codes

* **Descriptive codes:** Use a **prefix/suffix** when [generating](/docs/en/bc-coupon-codes/user-guide/gutscheinzeilen-erzeugen), so that codes match the campaign (e.g. `WERT10-...`). The random middle section still ensures uniqueness.
* **Generate instead of typing:** Do not create individual lines manually, but have them generated. This avoids errors.

## Controlling validity

* **First open, then active:** Leave the **Activate generated coupons** toggle off during generation if the codes should only be enabled when handed out to customers. You can release them individually later.
* **Limit campaign duration:** Set a **start/end date** to cleanly delimit campaign periods.

## Limiting misuse

* **Cap usages:** With **Max. number of usages**, you prevent a code from being redeemed an unlimited number of times.
* **Minimum order value:** With **From amount**, you link a discount to a cart value.

## Related topics

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    Typical scenarios to replicate.
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    Answers to common pitfalls.
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