# How to add a product

> Published: 2026-06-22
> Updated: 2026-07-08
> Category: Manage
> Canonical: https://finalpos.com/help/add-a-product

To add a product, go to Manage → Products → Product List and click + Add Product. Enter the Name, set the Price and a Tax Group, and add identifiers, categories, inventory, and the outlets that can sell it. Add variants if the product has options, then create the product.

## Key takeaways

- Add a product in the Merchant Hub under Manage → Products → Product List → + Add Product.
- Basic Info needs a Name; the Short Description (up to 160 characters) and Description are optional.
- Set the Price (and an optional Cost) and choose a Tax Group.
- Optionally assign Categories, turn on Track stock to set stock on hand, and choose which Outlets sell the product.
- Add Attributes & Variations if the product has options like size or color, then set the Status and Create Product.

## How to add a product

1. In the Merchant Hub, go to **Manage → Products → Product List**, then click **+ Add Product**.
2. **Basic Info** — enter the product **Name** (required). Optionally add a **Short Description** (up to 160 characters) and a full **Description**.
3. **Identifiers** — add a **SKU** (or tap **Auto** to generate one) and a **Barcode** (UPC / EAN). Both are optional, but they help with scanning and reporting.
4. **Pricing** — set the **Price** (required). You can also set a **Cost** (used for margin), and choose a **Tax Group** to control how tax is calculated.
5. **Categories** (optional) — assign the product to one or more **categories**.
6. **Inventory** — turn on **Track stock for this product** to set the **stock on hand**. Stock is tracked per outlet.
7. **Outlets** — choose which **outlets** can sell the product. New products default to every outlet.
8. **Attributes & Variations** (optional) — if the product comes in options like size or color, add variants here. See "How to set up variants for your products."
9. **Status & create** — set the **Status** (**Active** to sell, **Inactive** to keep it unlisted, or **Draft** to save without publishing) and click **Create Product**. Tip: tick **Add another after saving** to start another product right away.

## FAQ

**Q: Is the SKU or barcode required?**
A: No — only the Name is required. SKU and barcode are optional but help with scanning and reporting.

**Q: How do I set the selling price?**
A: Enter it in the Pricing section. You can also set a Cost (for margin) and an On Sale Price.

**Q: How do I track inventory?**
A: Turn on Track stock for this product, then set the stock on hand. To change it later, adjust the stock.

**Q: How do I sell the same product in more than one location?**
A: Add the relevant outlets in the Outlets section.