# Checking task using barrecode / scanning

**URL:** <https://forum.asana.com/t/checking-task-using-barrecode-scanning/828129>\
**Category:** API & Developers\
**Tags:** tasks\
**Created:** [6 June 2024 23:40 UTC](https://forum.asana.com/t/checking-task-using-barrecode-scanning/828129 "2024-06-06T23:40:55Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![Alexandre\_Marier](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/asana/user_avatar/forum.asana.com/alexandre_marier/32/244587_2.png) [@Alexandre\_Marier](https://forum.asana.com/u/Alexandre_Marier)\
**Post date:** [6 June 2024 23:40 UTC](https://forum.asana.com/t/checking-task-using-barrecode-scanning/828129/1 "2024-06-06T23:40:56Z")

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Hi folks , i was wondering if it would be possible to finish task when something specific is scanned using a barrecode reader ? Thanks

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**Author:** ![Phil\_Seeman](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/asana/user_avatar/forum.asana.com/phil_seeman/32/81525_2.png) [@Phil\_Seeman](https://forum.asana.com/u/Phil_Seeman)\
**Post date:** [7 June 2024 03:27 UTC](https://forum.asana.com/t/checking-task-using-barrecode-scanning/828129/2 "2024-06-07T03:27:35Z")

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Hi @Alexandre_Marier and welcome to the forum,

The Asana API doesn’t have any specific functionality related to barcode scanning. But if you 're a developer or have development resources available to you, you could certainly write an app that scans a barcode and as a result of that scan, then uses the Asana API to complete a task (or perform other updates on it).

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**Author:** ![Paul\_Grobler](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/asana/user_avatar/forum.asana.com/paul_grobler/32/100608_2.png) [@Paul\_Grobler](https://forum.asana.com/u/Paul_Grobler)\
**Post date:** [7 June 2024 09:37 UTC](https://forum.asana.com/t/checking-task-using-barrecode-scanning/828129/3 "2024-06-07T09:37:38Z")

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Integrating Asana with barcode scanning is a fantastic way to connect digital task management with real-world actions. Imagine scenarios like scanning a shipped product to automatically complete a “Prepare Shipment” task, or a quality inspector scanning a finished item to mark a “Quality Check” task as done. This bridges the gap between digital and physical, streamlining processes, reducing errors, and ensuring everyone stays on top of their tasks.

As @Phil_Seeman suggested, the most efficient way to achieve this would be to engage a developer to leverage the Asana API. They can create a custom integration that perfectly aligns with your specific workflow and barcode scanning hardware.