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# Configure input form screens with single and multi-scan barcode inputs

# Configure input form screens with single and multi-scan barcode inputs {#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

Configure input fields that you can use to scan a single barcode one at a time or
multiple barcodes without leaving the scanning interface.

## Before you begin

You must create an input form screen before you create inputs. For information about
creating an input form screen, see [Configure an input form screen](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/PVSI3Faa8_DKNk1SxKRsJQ "Configure an input parameter so that your users can see a list of records from their mobile app. To access a record from the list, a user just has to tap the record name.").

Role required: admin

## About this task

Barcode inputs are available [offline](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/0aYMnDp0VjYheVygRWNJuw "Configure offline mode to enable your users who have no internet connection to continue working from a mobile device."). [Mobile UI
rules](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/w0HeqUgAog6EWlo9Jw6wRA "Use Mobile UI rules to build rules that modify the mobile UI. These modifications can include hiding and displaying fields, making fields mandatory, performing field value calculations, and applying UI styles to different UI elements.") apply to barcode inputs.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to All and enter <kbd class="ph userinput">sys_sg_parameter_screen_list.do</kbd> in the filter.
2. Select the input form screen to which you want to add the barcode input.
3. Select the Inputs tab.
4. Double-click Insert a new row... and enter the following information for your barcode input as needed.  
   Double-click the fields to enter values.
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   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Name | Name of the input. |
   | Label | Label that displays for the input. |
   | Input Type | The type of input. Select Barcode. |
   | Placeholder | Text that appears in an input field before users enter values. |
   | Page | Input form screen page on which the barcode input appears. |
   | Order | Order in which the barcode input appears in the input form screen. |
   | Mandatory | Option to mark the barcode input as required. |
   | Readonly | Option to mark the barcode input as read-only. |
   | Auto-fill Variable | The auto-fill variable used for this barcode input. |
   [Table 1. Inputs form]

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5. Right-click the input form screen banner and select Save to save the barcode and stay on the form.
6. Depending on the type of barcode scan input you want to configure.

   | Option | Description |
   | Single scan barcode inputs | When you finish configuring all the fields you want, select Update. |
   | Multi-scan barcode inputs | 1. Select the Name of the barcode input you just created to configure its attributes. 2. Scroll down to the Attributes section of the form and then double-click Insert a new row.... 3. Enter <kbd class="ph userinput">MaxEntries</kbd> in the Name field and select the check mark to save the attribute name. 4. Double-click the Value field, enter the maximum number of times a user can scan in one session, and select the check mark to save the value. 5. When you finish configuring all the fields you want, select Update. {#single-multi-barcode-input-config__ol_xv5_1sl_zvb} |
   |-|-|

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