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# How to Combine Kite and Shopify Discounts


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Kite uses Shopify’s Native Discount Engine, which allows distinct offers to "stack" or combine, provided the rules are set correctly. Follow these steps to set up a valid combination:

1. Create Your Kite Promotion
* Set up your offer in Kite (e.g., a "Free Gift" on orders over $50).
* Important: Since a Free Gift is technically a Product Discount (100% off a specific item), keep this in mind when setting up combination rules.
2. Create or Edit Your Shopify Discount
* Navigate to the Discounts section in your Shopify Admin.
* Create a new discount (e.g., "Automatic Discount" or "Amount Off") or select an existing one.
* Scroll down to the Combinations section.
3. Enable Stacking (The Critical Step)
* In the "Combinations" section of the Shopify discount, check the box for Product discounts.
* Why? Your Kite Free Gift is a "Product Discount." If this box is unchecked, Shopify will block the Kite offer from triggering if the standard discount is applied (or vice versa).
* Save the discount.
4. Verify the Combination
* Go to your storefront.
* Trigger the Kite offer (e.g., add enough items to unlock the Free Gift).
* Ensure the Shopify discount is also active (either automatically applied or by entering a code).
* Both discounts should now appear in the cart breakdown.
### Technical Limitations & Rules
* The "Best Discount" Rule: Shopify generally does not allow two Product Discounts to apply to the exact same line item.
    * Example: If you have a Kite offer giving 10% off a T-shirt, and a Shopify code giving $5 off that same T-shirt, they will not stack. Shopify will only apply the one that gives the customer the best price.
    * Exception: You can stack a Product Discount (e.g., Kite Free Gift) with an Order Discount (e.g., 10% off the whole cart) if "Order Discounts" is selected in the combination settings.
* Checkout Isolation: Remember that "Buy Now" buttons bypass the cart drawer/page. If your Kite offer relies on a cart widget to add a free gift, customers using "Buy Now" may miss the offer entirely.
### Troubleshooting Checklist
If your discounts are not stacking as expected, check the following:
* [ ] Check Combination Settings: Did you check the "Combines with Product Discounts" box on the Shopify discount setup page?
* [ ] Check Conflict Priority: Is the Kite offer targeting the same specific product as the Shopify discount? If so, only the best one applies.
* [ ] Verify Discount Types: Are you trying to stack two "Order Discounts"? (e.g., A Kite Tiered Discount on the total cart + A Shopify 10% off code). Shopify limits Order Discount stacking; usually, you can only have one "Order" level discount per transaction.
* [ ] Cart Refresh: If you changed settings, try clearing your cart and refreshing the page to ensure the new rules are loaded.