Categories help organize your products into logical groups, making them easy to find in the POS screen, reports, and inventory management.
Navigate to /app/product-categories in your browser.
Categories are groups that organize your products. Every product must belong to a category. Categories also appear as filter tabs on the POS screen, allowing cashiers to quickly find products.
Examples: Electronics, Clothing, Food & Beverages, Home & Kitchen, Stationery
Click the "Add" button. A popup form will appear:
| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Text | Required | The category name (e.g., "Electronics", "Clothing"). Max 50 characters. |
| Image | Image Upload | Optional | Upload a category image/icon. Accepts JPEG, PNG, or SVG format. Displayed on the POS screen. |
Categories appear as tabs on the POS screen. Adding images to categories makes it faster for cashiers to navigate. Keep category names short for better display on the POS screen.
Like brands, you can also add categories directly from the product creation form (Step 6) using the "+" button next to the Category dropdown.
You now have base units, units, brands, and categories ready. You have all the prerequisites to add products! If your products have variations (like sizes or colors), proceed to Step 5. Otherwise, skip to Step 6 to start adding products.