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# Configure grouped input

# Configure a grouped input for multiple scans {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
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* Updated March 12, 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Enable your users to scan several barcodes sequentially. Users can scan barcodes without leaving the scanning interface when you configure a grouped input. You can configure grouped inputs on buttons to accept multiple barcode scans.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin

## Procedure

1. In the application navigator, enter <kbd class="ph userinput">sys_sg_button</kbd> to open a list of mobile functions.
2. Open the record for the button where you want to include multi-scan functionality.
3. Click the Grouped Inputs tab on the form to display the grouped inputs list.
4. Click New.
5. On the form, fill in the fields.  
   {#sg-configure-multiscan__table_n2x_3yg_5jb__entry__2}

   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Name | Name of your grouped input. Because this name is used in scripts, do not include spaces in names. |
   | Label | Label to describe your grouped input. You may use spaces in your label. |
   | Source | Source for the grouped input. Select Button. |
   | Button | Button used for the grouped input. The Button field appears after you select Button in the Source field. |
   | Order | Order value for your grouped input. |
   | Mandatory | Field that you enable to require that at least one value is entered for this input. |
   | Multiple entries | Ability to scan multiple entries. |
   | Max entries | Maximum number of entries for this input. Enter <kbd class="ph userinput">0</kbd> for an unlimited number of entries. This field is visible only when the Multiple entries field is enabled. |
   [Table 1. Grouped input form]

   {#sg-configure-multiscan__table_n2x_3yg_5jb}
* **[Create UI parameters for your grouped input](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/w1Nd9Fl1_L5qVP9Y6BzUYw)**   
  Create UI parameters to contain the values that your users scan in with your grouped input.
* **[Configure your action item to use your grouped input UI parameters](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/nJi_nDaG5295em9ek1latg)**   
  Configure the action item on your button so that you can use the values that your users scan in.