How to Add a Category in GPOS

This tutorial will guide you through the step-by-step process of adding a new product category in GPOS.

🛠️ Why You Need to Add a Category

• To organize products for easier management

• To quickly find items during billing

• To generate category-wise sales and stock reports

• To set different pricing, discounts, or tax rates per category

📋 Steps to Add a Category in GPOS

✅ Step 1: Go to the Category Management Screen

1. Log in to your GPOS dashboard.

2. From the side menu, navigate to the “Inventory” module.

3. Click on “Categories” from the menu options.

✅ Step 2: Click on “Add New Category”

1. On the category list page, click the “Add New” button.

2. A category creation form will appear.

✅ Step 3: Enter Category Details

1. Category Name – Enter a clear and unique name for the category (e.g., Beverages, Stationery, Electronics).

2. Parent Category (Optional) – If it’s a subcategory, select the main category it belongs to.

3. Description (Optional) – Add any extra details about this category.

✅ Step 4: Add Category Image (Optional)

• You can upload an image for easy identification in the POS screen.

✅ Step 5: Save the Category

1. Once all details are filled in, click the “Save” button.

2. The new category will be added to your inventory and will be available for product assignment.

🔐 Important Notes

• Only authorized users can create or edit categories.

• Deleting a category will not delete products, but they will become “uncategorized.”

🎯 Tips

• Keep category names short and easy to understand.

• Use images for categories in businesses with a large product range (e.g., supermarkets).

• Plan your category structure before adding products to avoid confusion later.

By following these steps, you can easily create and manage product categories in GPOS — ensuring your inventory is well-organized and easy to navigate.