The barcode field in Thrive is typically used to enter a UPC (Universal Product Code), which is usually the barcode number on the product itself. Barcodes can be used to identify one product or a group of products.
We have various methods for generating scannable barcodes or adding the existing UPC to Thrive. This article will explain how to add barcodes individually or in bulk.
Individually (Edit Products page):
Go to the Catalog tab and click on an existing product to edit it (or create a new product). Under the Barcode field, click Generate Barcode.
For all product variants (Edit Products Page):
Click on the gear icon in the top right of the Product Details page. Then click Generate Barcodes.
In Bulk (Advanced task)
From the Advanced page, you can generate Barcodes for all products that don't currently have one, all at once.
Click the Generate SKUs for all products without SKUs task.
Printing Tags and Labels
Once you have the SKUs or barcodes added, you can choose whether you want your price tags/labels generated from the SKU or barcode field. We'll create pre-formatted PDF files you can print.
Read more about printing labels, supported printers, compatible sizes, supported SKU/barcode formats, and label examples here:
Things to Note:
Each variant can only have one barcode assigned to it.
Barcodes can be the same for multiple variants, but SKUs must be unique.
Not every integration supports both SKUs and Barcodes. To check yours, click here.
Generated Barcodes will be the same string of numbers as generated SKUs.
Tags/Labels generated from the SKU field will not scan on the Shopify POS. Instead, use the Barcode field.