# External Barcode Scanner

**URL:** <https://community.glideapps.com/t/external-barcode-scanner/37202>\
**Category:** Ask for Help\
**Created:** [January 14, 2022, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/external-barcode-scanner/37202 "2022-01-14T21:35:14Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![Conner\_Krofchick1](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/community.glideapps.com/conner_krofchick1/32/27182_2.png) [@Conner\_Krofchick1](https://community.glideapps.com/u/Conner_Krofchick1)\
**Post date:** [January 14, 2022, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/external-barcode-scanner/37202/1 "2022-01-14T21:35:14Z")

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Does anyone know if it is possible to use an external (Physical) barcode scanner and have than input its data in a new row on the glide table. Is it possible for an external scanner to add items directly to a glide table instead of google sheets?

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**Author:** ![Yasin\_Hassanien](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/community.glideapps.com/yasin_hassanien/32/9042_2.png) [@Yasin\_Hassanien](https://community.glideapps.com/u/Yasin_Hassanien)\
**Post date:** [January 14, 2022, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/external-barcode-scanner/37202/2 "2022-01-14T22:05:15Z")

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Any barcode scanner such as gun by Bluetooth can do the job as it only adds a number to a screen field regardless the software you are using whether its glide or not, juat make sure that the scanner is compatible and test it on a simple note or any text field