---
title: "Use Alternative Barcodes (EAN) on Products"
description: "With alternative barcodes, you have the option to add an extra barcode to a product that functions in the same way as the primary one."
url: https://helpcenter.c1st.com/en/articles/6686064-use-alternative-barcodes-ean-on-products
collection: "Inventory"
updated: 2026-10-22
language: en
alternates: [da, sv, nb]
---

# Use Alternative Barcodes (EAN) on Products

With alternative barcodes, you have the option to add an extra barcode to a product that functions in the same way as the primary one.

#### If you want to use an alternative barcode on all your products, follow these steps.

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An alternative barcode can be used under the same conditions as the primary barcode and can be scanned in all the same places in our system.

##   
Activating Alternative Barcodes

1.  Navigate to **Settings** (the gears icon in the bottom left corner).
    
2.  Select the **Inventory** tab.
    
3.  Check the box for **Alternative Barcodes**.
    
    ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/helpcenter/67bc4100bdec4da8846ccbd3/20250318160042_4692.png)

## Adding an Alternative Barcode to Your Products

Once you have activated the feature in the settings, you can add an alternative barcode to your products:

1.  Go to your products and click on **More Details**.
    
2.  Enter the desired alternative barcode.
    
3.  Click **Save**.
    
    ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/helpcenter/67bc4100bdec4da8846ccbd3/20250318160042_3421.png)