Generate Numbers is a web service that helps you create GTIN-13, GTIN-14, GLN, SSCC and GSIN. The service both produces numbers and calculates the check digit.
This is a service for those who subscribe to GS1 Company Prefix and you can find it in our customer portal MyGS1.
Below is an instructional video and a step-by-step guide on how to create your numbers using Generate Numbers.
Generate GTIN-13 and GLN
GTIN-13 is used to identify consumer items, GLN is used to identify locations.
- Company prefix – Choose which company prefix you want to use. If you subscribe to only one company prefix, select this.
- First sequence number – Select where in the number series you want to start from
- Amount of numbers – Enter the amount of numbers you want to export
- When all fields are filled in, click Export to Excel
- Now you have an Excel file with your numbers. If you created GTIN-13, you can use the file to import and register your numbers in My Products.
Once you have registered your GTIN-13 in MyGS1, the system will keep track and only export out the numbers that are available.
Generate GTIN-14 and SSCC
GTIN-14 is used to identify outer packaging, SSCC is used to identify pallets and packages.
- Leading digit – Enter initial number (1-8 for GTIN-14, 0-9 for SSCC)
- Company prefix – Choose which company prefix you want to use. If you subscribe to only one company prefix, select this.
- First sequence number – Select where in the number series you want to start from
- Amount of numbers – Enter the amount of numbers you want to export
- When all fields are filled in, click Export to Excel
- Now you have an Excel file with your numbers. If you created GTIN-14, you can use the file to import and register your numbers in My Products.
Once you have registered your GTIN-14 in MyGS1, the system will keep track and only export out the numbers that are available.
Generate GSIN
GSIN is a freight number used to identify a specified number of logistic units that are part of the same shipment.
- Company Prefix – Choose the company prefix you want to use. If you subscribe to only one company prefix, select this.
- First sequence number – Select where in the number series you want to start from
- Amount of numbers – Enter the amount of numbers you want to export
- When all fields are filled in, click Export to Excel
- Now you have an Excel file with your numbers.