How to Log Parcels
Parcels can be logged on Parcel Tracker through both our Web Platform & Mobile App.
This feature is available in every plan. See the graph below.
Web Platform
On our Web platform, you can only log parcels manually by typing the recipient's name and then the parcel's barcode.
In your Parcel Tracker account, click
Parcelsin the main navigation bar.Click the
+ Add Parcelbutton.Select the recipient and add the
Identifier(tracking number or your own identifier). You can also choose to add a random identifier by clicking onGenerate ID.Clicking on
+ Show Advancedallows you to add advanced details to the parcel such as Courier, Tags, Notes, Dimensions, among others.Click
Add Parcel.
Note: If you log a parcel on our web platform, it will not have any images in the Parcels section or Search History because Parcel Tracker captures images while scanning the labels.
Check out the video below to watch a quick overview of this process
Mobile App
Click
In. This is also the default screen on the mobile app.Click
Scan Parcels.Hold down the
Blue Buttonto scan the recipient's name.Hold down the
Blue Buttonto scan the barcode.You can repeat steps 3 & 4 if you have multiple parcels to scan before going to step 5.
If you wish to edit/add details to the parcel you just scanned, click on the +📄
iconbeside the ⚡️(Flash) icon.
Click
Next.Click
Check-In.
You can scan multiple parcels of multiple recipients and notify everyone at once.
Check out the video below to watch a quick overview of this process
How to Manually Select Recipients
If the recipient's name is blurry or faded but the barcode is clear, you can manually select the recipient and then scan the barcode to log the parcel.
Click
In.Click
Scan Parcels.Look for your recipient in the
Search Recipientbar on the top part of the screen.Select the
Recipient.Hold down the
Blue Buttonto scan the Parcel Label.Click
Next.Click
Check-In.
How to Manually enter the Barcode
If the barcode is blurry or faded but the recipient's name is clear, you can scan the recipient's name and manually enter the barcode to log the parcel.
Click
In.Click
Scan Parcels.Hold down the
Blue Buttonto scan the recipient's name.Enter your
Parcel Identifier(tracking code or your unique identifier) on the bar on top of theBlue Button.Alternatively, you can click on the
Diceicon to generate a random number.
Press on the
green barcodeicon beside theDiceicon.Parcel created! Click
Next.Click
Check-In.
Check out the video below to watch a quick overview of this process
You can see the following articles to learn more about collecting parcels or viewing their History.