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How to Add Units

Learn how to add individual storage units to your facility using bulk creation in Stortech.

Written by Etienne Champagne
Updated over 2 months ago

Overview

After creating unit types, you'll need to add individual storage units to your facility. Stortech makes this easy with bulk unit creation—you can add dozens of units at once by pasting a list of unit numbers.

Prerequisites

• At least one unit type created

• List of unit numbers you want to create

Understanding Units vs Unit Types

Before you begin:

• Unit Type = Category (e.g., "5x5 Climate Controlled") with pricing and features

• Unit = Individual storage space (e.g., Unit 101, Unit 102, Unit 103)

Each unit belongs to one unit type and inherits its pricing and properties.

Steps to Add Units

Step 1: Navigate to Units Page

  1. From your facility dashboard, click "Units" in the left sidebar

  2. 2. You'll see all your unit types listed on the left

Step 2: Select a Unit Type

  1. Click on the unit type you want to add units to

  2. 2. The right panel will show existing units for that type

  3. 3. Look for the "Add" button (orange button, top-right)

Step 3: Click Add

  1. Click the "Add" button next to the unit type name

  2. 2. You'll be taken to the "Add a unit" form

Step 4: Enter Unit Numbers

The "Unit number" field accepts multiple unit numbers, one per line.

Tips for entering unit numbers:

• One unit per line - Press Enter after each number

• Any format works - Letters, numbers, dashes, spaces

• Paste from Excel - Copy a column and paste directly

• Case sensitive - "A-101" and "a-101" are different

Step 5: Create Units

  1. Review your unit numbers

  2. 2. Click "Create unit" (orange button)

  3. 3. You'll return to the Units page with new units listed

After Creating Units

What Happens:

• Units are created with "Available" status

• Pricing inherits from the unit type

• Units appear in the units table immediately

• Units are added to the facility map

• Units become available for booking

Excel Bulk Creation Trick

  1. Create unit numbers in Excel column

  2. 2. Copy the column (excluding header)

  3. 3. Paste into Stortech's "Unit number" field

  4. 4. Click "Create unit"

Result: 150+ units created in seconds!

Unit Statuses Explained

Available - Ready to rent. Shows on storefront.

Occupied - Currently rented. Removed from storefront.

Unavailable - Under maintenance. Hidden but preserved.

Common Questions

Q: Can I edit a unit number after creation?

A: Yes! Go to Units → Click unit → Edit details.

Q: Can units have different prices?

A: Yes! Select "Variable Rate" when creating unit type.

Need Help?

• Click the "Support" button in sidebar

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