# Storage locations

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This article focuses on using Backoffice. For information on APIs and customizations, see the [storage-locations-and-zones](https://docs.fulfillmenttools.com/documentation/by-pillar/global-inventory-hub/storage-locations-and-zones "mention") section.
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The storage location view shows all storage locations of a facility, the items placed on them, and other related information. In addition, users can perform actions such as locking a storage location or marking it as pickable or non-pickable.

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This view can be enabled via API in the [remote configuration](https://docs.fulfillmenttools.com/documentation/by-pillar/store-operations/remote-configuration).
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Users can use the search bar and filter to find specific storage locations. The search supports queries by storage location name, product name, and `item ID`.

The overview displays the following information:

* **`Storage location name`:** A unique and mandatory value that identifies a storage location. The name can be defined when creating a storage location and changed later in this view.
* **`Type`:** A value describing whether one product (`single`) or multiple products (`bulk`) can be stored on the location. This can be changed later in this view.
* **`Pickable`:** Defines if items can be picked from the location for orders.
* **`Zone`:** The zone in which the storage location is located. Users can define several zones via API, such as a picking area or an inbound area. The zone can be chosen when creating a storage location but cannot be changed afterwards in this view.
* **`Products`:** Shows one or more products situated on that location. A plus icon (+) indicates when there are multiple products on the location.
* **`Stock`:** The total stock quantity of all items on the location. For example, if there are two products with 20 units each on the location, "40" is displayed.

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Users can expand the storage location cards to show more detailed information for all products on the respective location, such as `item ID` or a product image.

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### Pickable storage locations

Users can mark storage locations as pickable or non-pickable when creating or editing a location. Products on a pickable location are ready to be picked for customer orders and are included in the [available for picking](https://docs.fulfillmenttools.com/documentation/by-pillar/global-inventory-hub/stock/stock-availability) count. The `pickable` status is an [inventory trait](https://docs.fulfillmenttools.com/documentation/by-pillar/global-inventory-hub/inventory-traits) that is inherited from a storage location to the stock on that location.

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### Locking storage locations

Users can lock storage locations from the three-dot menu in the expanded location view. Products on a locked location are not included in the [available on stock](https://docs.fulfillmenttools.com/documentation/backoffice/facility-view/inventory/broken-reference) and [available for picking](https://docs.fulfillmenttools.com/documentation/by-pillar/global-inventory-hub/stock/stock-availability) counts. In addition, users receive a notification when attempting to move products from this location. For more information on the technical background, refer to the documentation on [inventory traits](https://docs.fulfillmenttools.com/documentation/by-pillar/global-inventory-hub/inventory-traits).

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## FAQs

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<summary>How to add a storage location?</summary>

To create a new storage location, click the plus icon in the top-right corner.

The following fields are mandatory:

* **Storage location name**
* **Type**

The following fields are optional:

* **Location ID**: An additional value that uniquely identifies the location. If no value is set, the system automatically creates an ID that cannot be changed later.
* **Zone**
* **Barcode**: A string representing the scannable code that identifies the storage location.
* **Storage location information**: A brief description of the location, limited to 1024 characters.

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<summary>How to edit stock on storage locations?</summary>

To edit stock that is already on a storage location, expand the location view and click the three-dot menu on any product card. To delete stock, set its quantity to zero.

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<summary>How to add stock to storage locations?</summary>

In the expanded location view, add a product to a storage location by clicking the **Add product and amount** button. A search field opens, allowing a search for existing listings by name or ID. After selecting a listing, configure the desired amount to create the stock on the chosen storage location.

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