# How to Add a Tracked Inventory Item in Xero

> To add a tracked inventory item in Xero, navigate to Business, select Product and Services, and click New Item. Enter a unique item code and name, check Track Inventory Item, select an inventory asset account, and provide purchase and sell information. Finally, review your input and click Save.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-add-a-track-inventory-item-in-xero/
Apps: Xero
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a01c5243f01ed60a4fa0a/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. On Xero's main dashboard, head over to the top menu bar and click 'Business'.
2. Select 'Product and Services' from the list of options.
3. After that, click 'New Item' at the top-right corner.
4. Come up with a unique item code and name. Enter them into their respective input fields.
5. Subsequently, tick the checkbox beside the 'Track Inventory Item' option.
6. Tap the 'Inventory Asset Account' menu and select one from the given choices.
7. Following that, provide other purchase and sell information related to the item you wish to create.
8. Once done, review your input and click 'Save' to proceed.
9. After completing these steps, a new tracked inventory item will be added to your Xero account.