# Configure a warehouse access point

Define the physical access zone where operators pick and restock tools.

Source: https://support.toolingmetrics.com/en/inventory/tutorials/configure-warehouse-access-point/
Updated: 2026-10-29

**Prerequisites:** A warehouse exists.  
**Required permission:** Admin Center access (organization owner or a member of the `<org-name>-admins` group).

A **Warehouse Access Point (WAP)** represents a physical zone in your workshop where operators interact with storage devices — picking tools for jobs, restocking returned items, and performing transfers. Storage devices are assigned to a WAP based on their physical location.

When an operator logs in from a WAP terminal or mobile device, they see only the storage devices in their assigned WAP — simplifying navigation in large facilities.

## Create a warehouse access point

1. In the admin sidebar, click **Warehouse Access Points** → **+ Create**.
1. Enter the **Name** (e.g., *Tool Room - Main Crib* or *WAP-01*).
1. Add a **Description** to note its physical location (optional but useful in multi-WAP setups).
1. Select the **Warehouse** it belongs to.
1. Select the **Administrator**.
1. Click **Create**.

## Link storage devices

After creating the WAP, assign the storage devices that are physically located in this zone:

1. Open the WAP record.
1. In the **Storage Devices** tab, click **⊕**. A new storage device form opens with this WAP already selected as its **Warehouse Access Point**.
1. Fill in the device and click **Create**.
1. To move a device you already created, open it, click **Edit**, change its **Warehouse Access Point**, and click **Update**.

A storage device can belong to only one WAP. If your warehouse has multiple zones, create a WAP for each and assign devices accordingly.

## What to expect

Operators accessing this WAP will see the 3D layout of its storage devices and receive step-by-step location guidance during pick and restock operations.

For WAP auto-logout and security settings, see [Configure auto-logout](https://support.toolingmetrics.com/en/admin/guides/configure-auto-logout/) in the How-to Guides.

## Next

[Sync products to items](https://support.toolingmetrics.com/en/inventory/tutorials/sync-products-to-items/) — create inventory item records from the products in your library so stock can be tracked and purchased.