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title: "Add GLN code to vendor address setup"
slug: "add-gln-code-to-vendor-address-setup"
tags: ["Task topic"]
updated: 2026-03-20T10:15:37Z
published: 2026-03-20T17:44:24Z
canonical: "docs.staedean.com/add-gln-code-to-vendor-address-setup"
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# Add GLN code to vendor address setup

For each vendor, you can set up several addresses. For each of these addresses, you can define the Global Location Number (GLN code). You can use the GLN code in EDI to identify the unique location.

### Steps

1. Go to **Accounts payable** > **Vendors** > **All vendors**.
2. In the list, find the desired vendor and click the link.
3. Expand the **Addresses** section.
4. In the list, find and select the desired address.
5. Click **More options**.
6. Click **Advanced**.
7. Expand the **EDI setup** section.
8. Click **Edit**.
9. You can enter a GLN code to identify the unique location.

In the **GLN code** field, type a value.
10. You can enter the recipient's GLN code to identify the unique location.

In the **Recipient GLN ID** field, type a value.
11. On one address, several plants can exist. For example, a customer has several warehouses on the same address.

You can enter a plant name or number to identify the unique location.

In the **Plant** field, type a value.
12. For one plant, several unloading locations can exist. For example, a customer has a warehouse with several unloading docks.

You can enter a dock name or number to identify the unique location.

In the **Unloading Point** field, type a value.
13. Close the page.
14. Close the page.