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Using barcodes in PoS
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Using a barcode scanner to process point of sale orders improves your
efficiency and helps you to save time for you and your customers.

Configuration
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To use a barcode scanner, go to :menuselection:`Point of Sale -->
Configuration --> Point of sale` and select your PoS interface.

Under the IoT Box / Hardware category, you will find *Barcode Scanner*
select it.

.. image:: media/barcode01.png
    :align: center

Add barcodes to product
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Go to :menuselection:`Point of Sale --> Catalog --> Products` and
select a product.

Under the general information tab, you can find a barcode field where
you can input any barcode.

.. image:: media/barcode02.png
    :align: center

Scanning products
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From your PoS interface, scan any barcode with your barcode scanner. The
product will be added, you can scan the same product to add it multiple
times or change the quantity manually on the screen.
