Getting started with Picqer
Getting started with Picqer? We’ll walk you through creating your account and setting up the essentials. New to Picqer? Watch the video below for a quick overview of the basics.
Set up
Follow the steps below to set up your Picqer account. Need assistance along the way? Click the ‘Help & feedback’ button in the bottom-left corner of the Picqer menu, or contact us at sales@picqer.com.
Step 1: Preparation
Read this page to make sure you’re well prepared before getting started.
Step 2: Create your account
Step 3: Connect your online store
In your account, go to “Settings” and scroll to the bottom of the page. Click “New integration”, select your store, and start the connection process.
Is your store not in the list? Contact one of our partners for a custom integration, or work with your own developer using our API. If you’d like to test Picqer before investing in a custom integration, email sales@picqer.com and ask us to fill your account with test data.
Step 4: Connect your shipping provider
Connect your shipping provider.
In your account, go to “Settings” and scroll to the bottom of the page. Click “New integration”, select your shipping provider, and start the connection.
Is your carrier not listed? Contact one of our partners for a custom integration, or work with your own developer via our API.
Do you offer pick-up points through your carrier? Check whether we support specific shipping options for your store and shipping provider combination.
Step 5: Automatic printing
Picqer can automatically print shipping labels, packinglists, and picklists. For this, we use PrintNode.
To enable automatic printing, go to Settings > Printers and create a PrintNode account.
Learn how to install PrintNode.
Stap 6: Learn the basics
The points below outline the key principles for working with Picqer effectively.
- Stock management
- Picqer serves as the central system for inventory control and synchronises all stock changes with the webshop in realtime
- Picqer can create a purchase advice to ensure inventory levels
- Inbound logistics
- Order processing
Step 7: Go live with Picqer
Once you’ve decided to use Picqer in your warehouse, you can choose when to go live.
Do you have questions or would you like guidance during the go-live process? Contact us at sales@picqer.com. Together, we’ll select a suitable go-live moment and prepare your account.
Do you have a large number of open backorders in your webshop? Let us know, so we can advise you on the best way to go live.
Step 8: Optimisation
Your account is now set up correctly. Explore the topics below to get even more out of Picqer.
- Automate parts of your workflow using rules.
- Work with location numbers and stock per location.
- Working with multiple people in the warehouse? Add additional users.
- Use templates to send packinglists or shipping notifications via Picqer.
