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Adding New Items to the Catalog

Easily add new items to your Catalog to keep track of everything you carry and where it is stored, so you always know what you have on hand. This article walks you through creating an item, adding its details, and recording its starting stock.

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Add an item to the Catalog

Every item lives in your Catalog. When you create one, you give it a name and unit, add any details you want to track, and record how much you have and where.

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Select Inventory in the left menu.
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Select Catalog at the bottom of the Locations panel.
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Select New item in the top right corner.
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Enter a Name for the item and choose a Unit. Required fields are marked with a red asterisk.
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Add any other details you want to track, such as a photo, description, label, or tags.
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Scroll to Stock, choose a Location, and enter the Quantity. You can also add a Cost per unit.
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Select Create item. The new item opens in a panel on the right side of the Catalog.
Adding an item to the Catalog in Sortly
💡 Need to add stock to an item you already have? See Adding Stock.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which details are required when I add an item?

An item needs a Name, a Unit, a stock Location, and a Quantity. Required fields are marked with a red asterisk. Everything else is optional.

Can I add stock to more than one location when I create an item?

Yes. Under Stock, select Add another location, then choose a location and enter the quantity for each one.

Can I add an item to a sub-location?

Yes. Under Stock, open the Location dropdown and expand the main location to choose a sub-location.

Can I edit an item after I create it?

Yes. Select the item to open its panel, then select Edit.

Can I change the Unit later?

Yes. Select the item, select Edit, and update the Unit.