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# Tracking Services Sold Outside of Mangomint

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Services sold outside of Mangomint, such as through Groupon or other promotional websites, have usually already been paid for by the client. This article covers how to track and redeem these services in Mangomint.

## Link copiedCreate a service for the promotionLink copied

To create services, you must be an Admin user, or you must have the [Can manage service settings](/learn/staff-member-permissions/) permission enabled in **Staff Member** settings.

To create a service for the promotion, open the** Services** app and add a new service category with all the services in the promotion. When creating each service, add the promotional pricing and the service duration. If needed, you can also add a** **pre-commission deduction under **Additional options** to deduct any promotional fees before calculating commission for your staff members.

After creating each service, assign the services to staff members.

## Link copiedCreate a payment button for the promotionLink copied

To track your promotional sales, create a payment button for the promotion. To create a payment button, you must be an Admin user. Open the **Settings** app and go to** Payments & Checkout > Advanced Settings > Custom Payment Methods**. Add a payment button for the promotion, such as _Groupon_.

## Link copiedCheck out the promotionLink copied

To check out the promotion, start the checkout as you normally would. On the **Payments** screen, use the payment button for the promotion to close the sale. If there is no balance due, learn how you can still [collect a tip](/learn/how-do-i-collect-tips-on-a-zero-balance-sale/).

When you run [payroll](/learn/help-articles/payroll-processing/) for your staff members, their commission will be based on the amount paid by the client minus any pre-commission deductions.

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