Guides

Step-by-step BoxHero guides for inventory management, barcode printing, label printer setup, and more. Learn how to get the most out of BoxHero.

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Setting Up Your Inventory

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.

Getting Started

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.

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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.

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How to Add Item Variants

One item, multiple options. Learn how to set up variants for things like size, color, or material so you can track each version separately without cluttering your item list.

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Inventory Basics

What's an SKU?

SKU stands for Stock Keeping Unit — a unique code for every item variant you stock. Learn what SKUs are and how to build a format that works.

What Is an SKU?

What's a Bundle?

Selling products together as a set? Bundles let you group multiple items into one sellable unit while keeping stock levels accurate for each component.

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Barcode Printing & Labels

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.

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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.

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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.

ZEBRA ZD230D

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.

ZEBRA ZD421T

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.

BIXOLON XD5-40