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How Do I Add a GTIN to WooCommerce?

Last updated on January 11, 2023 @ 12:23 pm

If you are looking to add a GTIN to your WooCommerce product, there are a few things you need to take into account. For those not familiar, GTIN stands for Global Trade Item Number and is a unique identifier for products. This is typically used for barcodes and helps with product identification and tracking. There are a few different ways you can add a GTIN to your WooCommerce product, and we will go over each method below.

Adding a GTIN via the Product Data Section

The first way you can add a GTIN to your WooCommerce product is by going to the product data section and selecting the ‘General’ tab. From here, scroll down to the ‘GTIN’ field and enter in your GTIN code. Once you have entered in your code, be sure to click ‘Update’ on the right side of the page to save your changes.

Adding a GTIN via the WooCommerce Barcode & ISBN Plugin

Another way you can add a GTIN to your WooCommerce product is by using the WooCommerce Barcode & ISBN plugin. This plugin allows you to add barcodes, ISBNs, and other identifiers to your products.

To use this plugin, first install and activate it on your site. Once the plugin is activated, go to WooCommerce > Settings > Products > Barcodes > General. From here, you will need to enter in your settings for the plugin. Once you have done that, click on the ‘Barcodes’ tab and then select ‘Add New Barcode.’

From here, you will need to select the type of barcode you are adding and then enter in the code itself. Once you have done that, be sure to click on the ‘Update Barcode’ button to save your changes.

PRO TIP: If you are thinking about adding a GTIN to your WooCommerce site, there are a few things you should know. First, a GTIN is a Global Trade Item Number, and is used to identify products in the international marketplace. Adding a GTIN to your WooCommerce site will allow you to sell your products to customers outside of your country. However, there are a few things you should keep in mind before adding a GTIN to your WooCommerce site.

First, you will need to make sure that the products you are selling are actually eligible for a GTIN. Not all products are eligible for a GTIN, so you will need to check with the product manufacturer to see if your products can be given a GTIN.

Second, when you add a GTIN to your WooCommerce site, you will need to include the price of the product in the GTIN. This is because the GTIN is used to calculate customs duties and taxes when the product is shipped internationally. If you do not include the price of the product in the GTIN, your customers may be subject to additional charges when they receive their order.

Finally, you should keep in mind that adding a GTIN to your WooCommerce site will not guarantee that your

Adding a GTIN via the Product Meta Data

The last way you can add a GTIN to your WooCommerce product is by going to the product meta data section and adding it there. To do this, first go to Products > All Products and then click on the product you want to edit. Once you are on the editing screen, scroll down until you see the ‘Product Meta’ section and then click on ‘Add New Meta Field.’

From here, you will need to enter in ‘GTIN’ for the meta key and then enter in your code for the meta value. Once you have done that, be sure to click on the ‘Update Meta Field’ button to save your changes.

Kathy McFarland

Kathy McFarland

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