# Guides

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## Getting Started with BoxHero

#### **How to Set Up Your BoxHero Account**

Get up and running in minutes. This guide covers creating your team, inviting members, and configuring your first location so you can start tracking inventory right away.

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[getting-started](https://www.boxhero.io/docs/getting-started)
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#### **How to Import Your Inventory from Excel**

Already have product data in a spreadsheet? Learn how to format your file, map columns to BoxHero attributes, and bulk-import items without manual data entry.

[*Read the full guide*](https://www.boxhero.io/blog/import-excel-boxhero-guide/)

#### **How to Create and Assign Custom Attributes**

Go beyond basic item names. Set up attributes like brand, color, size, or expiration date to organize inventory the way your business actually works.

[*Read the full guide*](https://www.boxhero.io/blog/how-to-organize-inventory-with-attributes)

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## Barcode Printing & Label Setup

**How to Design Custom Barcode Labels in BoxHero**

Choose from built-in templates or build your own layout from scratch. This guide explains how to add item attributes, adjust font sizes, and preview labels before printing.

[*Read the full guide*](https://www.boxhero.io/docs/key-features/print-barcode#b.-create-custom-design)

**How to Print Barcode Labels from Your Phone**

You don't need to be at a desk. Learn how to connect a Bluetooth or Wi-Fi printer to the BoxHero mobile app and print labels on the go.

[*Read the full guide*](https://www.boxhero.io/blog/mobile-barcode-printing-update)

**How to Set Up the Zebra ZD230D with BoxHero**

A complete walkthrough for connecting the Zebra ZD230D direct thermal printer to BoxHero on both desktop and mobile, including driver installation and paper-size configuration.

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[zebra-zd230d](https://www.boxhero.io/docs/resources/guides/zebra-zd230d)
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**How to Set Up the Zebra ZD421T with BoxHero**

Step-by-step instructions for the Zebra ZD421T thermal transfer printer — from unboxing to printing your first barcode label through BoxHero.

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[zebra-zd421t](https://www.boxhero.io/docs/resources/guides/zebra-zd421t)
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**How to Set Up the BIXOLON XD5-40 with BoxHero**

Everything you need to connect the BIXOLON XD5-40 to your computer or mobile device, including ribbon loading, driver setup, and label calibration.

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[bixolon-xd5-40](https://www.boxhero.io/docs/resources/guides/bixolon-xd5-40)
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