How to use GS1 Rekisteri - Create a new GLN

The GLN code (Global Location Number) can be used to identify a company, its internal operations or locations. In e-commerce messages, GLN is used to identify the parties to a transaction, for example, for ordering, delivery, invoicing and messaging needs.

Creating a new GLN is started by clicking the Create GLN button.

Please note! You can create GLN numbers automatically or manually.

1. Create GLN automatically

If you haven't created any GLNs from your GS1 Company Prefix or you have already entered all GLNs used in GS1 Rekisteri, you should create all GLNs automatically.  When starting to create a GLN, select "From company prefix" and select the company prefix from which you want to create the GLN. If your company has only one company prefix, it’s automatically selected. Here you will also see the number of free codes. Then press the Create button.

Once you have created the GLN, click the Edit button. This allows you to enter all the information, which has to be provided when the GLN is registred.

2. Create GLN manually

If you have already created GLNs other than using GS1 Rekisteri and you want to enter these GLNs in the Rekisteri, choose "Enter manually". Then enter the specific GLN in the field and click "Create"

Once you have created the GLN, click the Edit button. This allows you to enter all the information, which has to be provided when the GLN is registred.

After you have succesfully entered GLN's basic information, you can find it as "Draft". Now you can edit it and change the status to "active"

Below is an overview of the basic information when you start entering information. The fields that are mandatory are highlighted in red.

Once you have entered the basic information for the GLN number, it will appear on the tab in Draft mode. You can now view or edit the information you have entered and make the status active.