# Create a new inventory location

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Creates an inventory location in an inventory warehouse. The name must follow the area - unit - shelf - bin layout defined in ShipStation, for example A1 - 12 - B2 - 24.

Endpoint: POST /v2/inventory_locations
Version: 2.0.0
Security: api_keys

## Request fields (application/json):

  - `name` (string, required)

  - `inventory_warehouse_id` (string, required)

  - `barcode` (string)
    Physical barcode label for warehouse location bins/shelves used during pick/pack operations. Optional field that accepts any string format.
    Example: "1234567890"

## Response 200 fields (application/json):

  - `inventory_location_id` (string)

  - `name` (string)

  - `inventory_warehouse_id` (string)

  - `created_at` (string)

  - `updated_at` (string)

  - `barcode` (string)
    Physical barcode label for warehouse location bins/shelves used during pick/pack operations
    Example: "1234567890"