--- title: "Inventory barcode scanning" slug: "inventory-barcode-scanning" updated: 2026-10-15T04:31:24Z published: 2026-10-15T04:31:24Z canonical: "help.servicetitan.com/inventory-barcode-scanning" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.servicetitan.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Inventory barcode scanning ## Overview The *Barcode Scanning* feature eliminates the time-consuming and human error-prone process of manual item identification, significantly improving the efficiency and accuracy of Inventory Management. When [using the mobile app to scan barcodes](/v1/docs/barcode-scanning-in-servicetitan-mobile), inventory managers, warehouse staff, and technicians can easily identify materials and equipment involved in specific transactions, including: - [Receiving Purchase Orders](/roofing/docs/itemized-barcode-scanning-in-the-inventory-mobile-app#using-barcode-scanning-to-receive-purchase-orders) - [Completing Picklists](/roofing/docs/itemized-barcode-scanning-in-the-inventory-mobile-app#using-barcode-scanning-to-complete-picklists) - [Conducting Counts](/roofing/docs/itemized-barcode-scanning-in-the-inventory-mobile-app#using-barcode-scanning-to-conduct-counts) --- ### #### Who uses this feature - Managers and purchasing managers - Account configuration is required to use this feature. Please contact [Technical Support](http://go.servicetitan.com/ask) for details. ## Things to know - The barcode can be assigned to one item at a time. However, one item can have multiple barcodes assigned to it. ## Add barcodes to pricebook items in Settings 1. Go to the navigation bar and click **Settings**![A simple icon representing a settings gear. ](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/icon-gnav-settings-inactive.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-01T19%3A49%3A47Z&se=2026-11-01T20%3A49%3A47Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=nw3%2FiehTM8v5ZLkcY0DOKfOxK0rd2nM8IngA3pW3Zgs%3D). 2. From the side menu, click **Inventory** **>** **Barcode Scanning**. 3. On the *Barcode Scanning* screen that opens, click the **Export** tab, then click **Export Barcodes**.![A cursor tapping Export barcodes.](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/inventory-barcode-scanning-image-bgqz496y.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-01T19%3A49%3A47Z&se=2026-11-01T20%3A49%3A47Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=nw3%2FiehTM8v5ZLkcY0DOKfOxK0rd2nM8IngA3pW3Zgs%3D) > [!TIP] > **Tip:** Select the **Include inactive items** and **Include inactive barcodes** options if you want to activate and include inactive items or barcodes while exporting the XLSX version of the Barcodes. The XLSX version of the Barcodes downloads to your device. 4. Modify the XLSX file by updating the columns as follows: 1. Replace the existing pricebook item code in the **Item Code** column with the value you want. 2. Replace the existing barcode in the **Barcode** column with the value you want. 3. Set the value of the **Active** column to 1 to mark the pricebook item as active. 5. Save the XLSX file. 6. Go back to ServiceTitan. 7. On the *Barcode Scanning* screen, click the **Import** tab, then click **Import Barcodes**.![](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/inventory-barcode-scanning-image-mbjb2whz.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-01T19%3A49%3A47Z&se=2026-11-01T20%3A49%3A47Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=nw3%2FiehTM8v5ZLkcY0DOKfOxK0rd2nM8IngA3pW3Zgs%3D) 8. Upload the XLSX version of the Barcodes from your device. The XLSX version of the Barcodes is successfully imported to ServiceTitan. ## Add barcodes to pricebook items in Pricebook 1. Go to the navigation bar and click **Pricebook**![](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/icon-gnav-pricebook-inactive.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-01T19%3A49%3A47Z&se=2026-11-01T20%3A49%3A47Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=nw3%2FiehTM8v5ZLkcY0DOKfOxK0rd2nM8IngA3pW3Zgs%3D). 2. From the side menu, click **Materials** or **Equipment**. The corresponding screen opens. 3. Select the item you want to add a barcode to, click the **Actions ![](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/inventory-barcode-scanning-image-8oxw4ri4.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-01T19%3A49%3A47Z&se=2026-11-01T20%3A49%3A47Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=nw3%2FiehTM8v5ZLkcY0DOKfOxK0rd2nM8IngA3pW3Zgs%3D)** icon, then click **View/Edit Equipment**. 4. On the *Edit Equipment* screen that opens, click the **Inventory Settings** tab, then click the **Barcode Scanning** card.![A cursor clicking the Barcode Scanning box.](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/inventory-barcode-scanning-image-ije4kyfl.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-01T19%3A49%3A47Z&se=2026-11-01T20%3A49%3A47Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=nw3%2FiehTM8v5ZLkcY0DOKfOxK0rd2nM8IngA3pW3Zgs%3D) 5. Click **Add a barcode**. The *Add Barcode* pop-up opens.![A cursor clicking Add barcode.](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/inventory-barcode-scanning-image-fhydmrqz.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-01T19%3A49%3A47Z&se=2026-11-01T20%3A49%3A47Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=nw3%2FiehTM8v5ZLkcY0DOKfOxK0rd2nM8IngA3pW3Zgs%3D) 6. In the **Barcode** field, enter the item barcode. > [!NOTE] > **Note:** The barcode should be in American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII). 7. When you're finished, click **Add**.![A cursor clicking Add on the Add barcode screen.](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/inventory-barcode-scanning-image-ng5e2oq3.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-01T19%3A49%3A47Z&se=2026-11-01T20%3A49%3A47Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=nw3%2FiehTM8v5ZLkcY0DOKfOxK0rd2nM8IngA3pW3Zgs%3D)You can always come back and add more barcodes to an item. ## Add barcodes to pricebook items in bulk 1. Click the **Arrow** icon, then click **Download a Template**. The XLSX version of the Barcodes downloads to your device.![A cursor clicking Download a Template from the dropdown field.](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/inventory-barcode-scanning-image-gmc5075y.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-01T19%3A49%3A47Z&se=2026-11-01T20%3A49%3A47Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=nw3%2FiehTM8v5ZLkcY0DOKfOxK0rd2nM8IngA3pW3Zgs%3D) 2. Open the XLSX file and in the **Barcode** column, enter the barcodes of that specific pricebook item. 3. Go back to ServiceTitan. 4. Click the **Arrow** icon, then click **Import a Template**. 5. Upload the updated XLSX version of the barcodes from your device. The XLSX version of the Barcodes is successfully imported to ServiceTitan. Additionally, on the *Barcode Scanning* screen, you can: - Click the **Delete** icon to deactivate a barcode.![A cursor clicking the Delete icon.](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/inventory-barcode-scanning-image-fk2jhtfj.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-01T19%3A49%3A47Z&se=2026-11-01T20%3A49%3A47Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=nw3%2FiehTM8v5ZLkcY0DOKfOxK0rd2nM8IngA3pW3Zgs%3D) - Select the **Only Show Active** option to view only active barcodes. - Use the **Search** field to find a specific barcode by number.![Image showing the Search field.](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/inventory-barcode-scanning-image-z99w8cno.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-01T19%3A49%3A47Z&se=2026-11-01T20%3A49%3A47Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=nw3%2FiehTM8v5ZLkcY0DOKfOxK0rd2nM8IngA3pW3Zgs%3D) ## Want to learn more? - See [Itemized barcode scanning in the inventory mobile app](/roofing/docs/itemized-barcode-scanning-in-the-inventory-mobile-app) Tracking of parts, materials, and equipment across warehouse locations and technician trucks. **What it does:** Reduces material costs and job delays by giving managers real-time visibility into stock levels and enabling reorder automation. **Also called:** Parts management, Stock tracking **Tags:** Core [See the full glossary →](https://help.servicetitan.com/docs/glossary-overview)