# Updating your PO & Reference Number

Written by [Bonita Fowlersmith](https://help.shippabo.com/authors/1290282)

Updated at July 30th, 2025

Purchase Order (PO) numbers play a crucial role in tracking your various shipments. The Shippabo platform simplifies the process of adding a PO number to your existing shipment, ensuring organized and efficient management of your orders.

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When you’re in the platform,  you will see the global navigation bar on the top. Click on **Shipments**.

Next, navigate to the shipment that you need to add a PO# to.

Once the shipment has opened, on the left side, click on **Overview**.

Hovering over the Shipment Information will bring up an **edit icon,** on the right side. Click on this to add the PO#.

Within the **POs**# field, click on the bar to start typing in any PO#s that are relevant to the shipment. Once the PO#s have been added, click **save** on the bottom.

This is also where you have the ability to edit the Reference number for your shipment.

Once added, your PO number will be displayed on your individual shipment header and can also be populated in your reports. This visibility enhances shipment tracking and organization while streamlining your reporting process.

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