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Stowaway

Quick Start

Quick Start

Section titled “Quick Start”

This guide will help you get started with Stowaway after installation.

First Launch

Section titled “First Launch”

When you first access Stowaway, you’ll see the login page.

Create Your Account

Section titled “Create Your Account”
  1. Click Register to create a new account
  2. Enter your name, email, and password
  3. Click Create Account

Info: First User is Admin The first user to register automatically becomes an administrator with full access to all features.

Dashboard Overview

Section titled “Dashboard Overview”

After logging in, you’ll see the dashboard with:

  • Total Items - Count of all items in your inventory
  • Total Value - Combined value of all items
  • Categories - Number of categories you’ve created
  • Locations - Number of storage locations
  • Low Stock Alerts - Items below minimum quantity
  • Recent Items - Your most recently added items

Adding Your First Item

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1. Navigate to Items

Section titled “1. Navigate to Items”

Click Items in the sidebar to view your inventory.

2. Create New Item

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Click the Add Item button in the top right.

3. Fill in Details

Section titled “3. Fill in Details”
FieldDescription
NameThe item name (required)
DescriptionAdditional details about the item
ManufacturerWho made the item
BarcodeProduct barcode (e.g., UPC, EAN)
PricePurchase price
QuantityHow many you have
Min QuantityAlert threshold
CategoryOrganizational category
LocationWhere it’s stored

4. Save

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Click Save to create your item.

Setting Up Categories

Section titled “Setting Up Categories”

Categories help organize your items with color-coded labels.

Create a Category

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  1. Click Categories in the sidebar
  2. Click Add Category
  3. Enter a name (e.g., “Electronics”, “Tools”, “Kitchen”)
  4. Select a color
  5. Click Save

Setting Up Locations

Section titled “Setting Up Locations”

Locations track where items are physically stored.

Create a Location

Section titled “Create a Location”
  1. Click Locations in the sidebar
  2. Click Add Location
  3. Enter a name (e.g., “Garage Shelf A”, “Bedroom Closet”)
  4. Optionally add a description
  5. Click Save

Scanning Barcodes

Section titled “Scanning Barcodes”

Stowaway can scan barcodes using your device’s camera.

How to Scan

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  1. Navigate to Items
  2. Click the Scan button
  3. Allow camera access when prompted
  4. Point your camera at a barcode
  5. The system will automatically detect and search for the barcode

Generating QR Codes

Section titled “Generating QR Codes”

Each item can have a QR code for quick access.

View QR Code

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  1. Open an item’s detail page
  2. Click the QR Code button
  3. Print or save the QR code
  4. Scan it later to quickly access the item

Next Steps

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