--- title: Quick Actions on the Sortly Mobile App description: Learn how to set up Quick Actions in the Sortly mobile app to scan barcodes or QR codes and update quantities, move items, and add tags. --- [Skip to content](https://help.sortly.com/quick-actions-on-the-sortly-mobile-app#main-content) ![logo-1](https://help.sortly.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo-1.png?width=200&height=75&name=logo-1.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation Looking for answers? Start here. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Sortly Help Center](https://help.sortly.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [Getting started](https://help.sortly.com/getting-started?hsLang=en) 3. [Updating Inventory](https://help.sortly.com/getting-started?hsLang=en#updating-inventory) # Quick Actions on the Sortly Mobile App Save time by scanning item barcodes or QR codes in the Sortly mobile app to update your inventory right where you are. Set a Quick Action once, then scan to adjust quantities, move items, add tags, clone, edit, or delete without opening each item. This article walks you through the types of Quick Actions, how to set one, and the scanner settings. In this article 1. [Types of Quick Actions](https://help.sortly.com/quick-actions-on-the-sortly-mobile-app#types) 2. [How to set a Quick Action](https://help.sortly.com/quick-actions-on-the-sortly-mobile-app#set-action) 3. [Scanner settings](https://help.sortly.com/quick-actions-on-the-sortly-mobile-app#scanner-settings) 4. [Frequently asked questions](https://help.sortly.com/quick-actions-on-the-sortly-mobile-app#faq) ### Types of Quick Actions Tap Add Quick Action to see the full list. Actions are grouped into four sections. - Quick Quantity: Increase / Decrease Quantity, Edit Quantity (specify the quantity after scanning), or Set Quantity (choose the quantity before scanning). - Quick Move: Move to Folder (choose the folder before scanning), Move to Folder (choose the folder after scanning), or Return to Origin (return the item to its designated origin after scanning). - Quick Tags: Add Tags, Remove Tags, or Set Tags. - Others: Clone, Edit, or Delete. ### How to set a Quick Action Need to update several items one after another? Set a Quick Action in the scanner on your phone, then scan each barcode or QR code. 1 Open the Items tab and tap the scanner icon in the top right. ![Items tab on the mobile app with the scanner icon highlighted in the top right](https://help.sortly.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/43700209090587.png?width=250&height=498&name=43700209090587.png) 2 On the Add Quick Action screen, tap the [Quick Action](https://help.sortly.com/quick-actions-on-the-sortly-mobile-app#types) you want to use. ![Add Quick Action screen listing Quick Quantity, Quick Move, Quick Tags, and Others](https://help.sortly.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/43700209094043.png?width=250&height=522&name=43700209094043.png) 3 Scan an item. The scanner opens with your action ready, and the action applies as soon as you scan. ![Scanner screen with an Increase Quantity action card ready to scan](https://help.sortly.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/43700236961691.png?width=250&height=512&name=43700236961691.png) 4 To use more than one action, tap the red plus button in the bottom right and choose another. Swipe between your saved actions at the bottom of the screen. ![Tapping the plus button to add a second Quick Action and swiping between actions](https://help.sortly.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/43700209100955.gif?width=250&height=511&name=43700209100955.gif) 5 When you are done, tap the X in the top left to leave the scanner. ### Scanner settings Tap the settings icon in the top left of the scanner to change how scanning works. - Quantity: scan once to update multiple identical items at once. For example, scan a QR code one time for 5 identical chairs instead of scanning each chair separately. - Confirm All Updates: choose whether to see a confirmation popup before an update is finalized, or apply updates immediately without one. - Enable Bluetooth Scanning: pair a third-party Bluetooth scanner with the mobile app for hands-free scanning. - Enable Sound: play an audible beep each time an item is scanned successfully. - Vibrate: vibrate the device on a successful scan. 💡 Bluetooth Scanning is available on Ultra, Premium, and Enterprise plans. ### Frequently Asked Questions Is there a limit to how many Quick Actions I can save? No, there's no limit. You can create and save as many Quick Actions as you need. How do I make sure I scanned the correct item when using Quick Actions? Select Confirm All Updates in the scanner settings. Sortly then shows a confirmation popup after each scan so you can review the item before the Quick Action is finalized. 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