How to Add Items and Categories in Loyverse POS

Organize your inventory by adding items and grouping them into categories—all from your smartphone or tablet. Follow these simple steps to get started.

1. Open the Items Menu

Log in to the Loyverse POS app.

Tap the ☰ Menu icon in the top‑left corner.

menu button at the POS

Select Items.

select 'Items' menu
 

2. Add a New Item

In the Items screen, tap the ⊕ Add button (bottom‑right).

tap the ⊕ (add) button

On the Create Item page, enter:

  • Item Name
  • Price
  • Category (select an existing category, create a category, or leave blank to add later)
  • SKU and Barcode

the ‘Create item’ page

Customize the item’s appearance:

  • Icon Color and shape
  • Image—take a new photo or upload one from your gallery

 color and shape for the item icon

Tap Save to add the item to your inventory.

 

3. Create or Manage Categories

A. While Adding an Item

On the Create Item page, tap Category > Add Category, enter a name, and then tap Save.

Add category

B. From the Categories Screen

In the Items menu, tap Categories.

Tap the ⊕ Add button (bottom‑right).

'Add Category' button

Enter:

  • Category Name
  • Color (for easy visual grouping on the sales screen)

create category form

Tap Save.

 

4. Sync & Verify

Loyverse POS syncs in real time. Your new items and categories will immediately appear on all connected devices and in the Back Office.

To edit or delete items/categories, tap the item or category name in the list. The Delete button is at the bottom of the editing page.

 

5. Advanced Item Settings

For more advanced options, such as items with variants or composite items, log in to your Loyverse Back Office on the web. Changes made there will sync back to your POS app.

You’re all set! With items and categories organized, you can streamline your sales process and manage your inventory more effectively. Happy selling!

 

 

See also:

Working with the Items List in the POS

How to Make Sales

How to Create and Manage Multiple Stores under One Account

How to Add Items in the Loyverse Back Office