> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://workmate.gitbook.io/workmate-knowledge-base/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://workmate.gitbook.io/workmate-knowledge-base/workmate-feature-guides/workmate-admin-features/serials.md).

# Serials

<mark style="color:blue;">Serial numbers in WorkMate help track individual products and ensure accurate inventory management. Merchants can easily create and assign serial numbers through the Serials module or directly within Purchase Orders. This streamlined process enhances product tracking and simplifies inventory management.</mark>

## Demo:

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## Documentation:

**1. Add a product**

* Log in to your Shopify store and go to your Shopify Admin Dashboard.
* Navigate to the **Products** section.

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* Add a product.

<mark style="color:green;">Example: iPhone 16</mark>

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* Scroll down to the **Product metafields** app block and mark the **Uses Serial Numbers** metafield as **True**.

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* After entering your product details, click **Save**.&#x20;

**2. Open WorkMate from Shopify Admin**

* Navigate to **Apps** in the left sidebar and select **WorkMate** from the list of installed applications.

**3. Access the Serials module**

* Click on the Serials module from the main dashboard or sidebar menu.

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**4. Create a Serial**

* The Serials module will populate with all the products that have the "True" metafield selected, as explained in step 1.&#x20;
* To add a new serial, select a serialized product and enter your serial number.

<mark style="color:green;">Example: WorkMate Test Product</mark>

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* After selecting the product, you will see all of the product's associated serial numbers.

<mark style="color:green;">Example:</mark>

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* Add a new serial by clicking the **New serial** button or scrolling to the bottom of the page. <br>

<mark style="color:green;">Example:</mark>&#x20;

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<mark style="color:green;">Or</mark>

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* After entering your serial number, click **Save**.&#x20;

## Purchase Orders Module:

**1. Create serials through Purchase Orders**

* If you'd like to save a new serial as you are receiving a purchase order, you can do so through the **Receipts** feature. For more information on how to create a receipt, click [here](/workmate-knowledge-base/workmate-feature-guides/workmate-admin-features/purchase-orders/receipts.md).&#x20;

{% hint style="info" %}
***Tip***: *You are able to create a new serial number through a purchase order to ensure that each item received can be inventoried and tracked accurately.*
{% endhint %}
