# Receiving

## Overview

The HotWax Commerce Receiving app helps store associates receive inbound inventory from transfer orders, purchase orders, and returns. It runs in a browser, supports barcode scanning, and updates inventory in HotWax Commerce as receiving is saved or completed.

## Getting started

### Logging in

1. Open the Receiving app URL provided by your organization.
2. If you are not already signed in, you will be redirected to HotWax Launchpad.
3. After authentication, you will return to the Receiving app.

### Navigation and dashboard

The left menu includes:

* Transfer Orders
* Returns
* Purchase Orders
* Settings

All list pages support search, open/completed filtering, pull-to-refresh, and load-more actions when additional records are available.

## Guides

* For transfer orders, see [Transfer Orders](/documents/store-operations/inventory/receiving/transfer-orders.md).
* For purchase orders and returns, see [Returns and Purchase Orders](/documents/store-operations/inventory/receiving/returns-and-purchase-orders.md).
* For app configuration, see [Settings](/documents/store-operations/inventory/receiving/settings.md).
* For permission mapping, see [Permissions](/documents/store-operations/inventory/receiving/permissions.md).


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