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How Do I Scan Barcodes With Shopify?

Last updated on January 7, 2023 @ 12:47 pm

Barcodes are a vital part of the retail industry, and are used to track inventory, assist with pricing and product identification. If you’re selling products through Shopify, you’ll need to know how to scan barcodes with the Shopify app.

  1. Here’s a quick guide on how to do it.
  2. Open the Shopify app and sign in to your account.
  3. Tap the three lines in the top left corner of the screen to open the menu.
  4. Select Products from the menu.

  5. Find the product you want to scan and tap it to open the product page.
  6. Tap the Scan Barcode button.
  7. Use your device’s camera to scan the barcode on the product. The app will automatically detect the type of barcode and add it to your product information.

And that’s it! You’ve now learned how to scan barcodes with Shopify.

PRO TIP: If you are planning to use Shopify to scan barcodes, please be aware that there are some potential risks involved.

Firstly, please be aware that scanning barcodes with Shopify can result in inaccuracies. If you are relying on barcode scanning to track inventory levels, for example, then you may find that your inventory counts are inaccurate.

Secondly, please be aware that scanning barcodes with Shopify can also result in duplicate entries. If you are not careful when scanning barcodes, you may end up with multiple copies of the same product in your inventory. This can obviously lead to confusion and errors.

Please be sure to carefully consider these risks before using Shopify to scan barcodes.

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.