DHL eCommerce is a cost-effective delivery service for ecommerce merchants. ShipStation's direct integration with DHL eCommerce allows users to create domestic labels as well as international labels destined for any country in DHL's extensive delivery network. For international shipments, ShipStation automatically generates and submits your customs documentation.
Connection Requirements:
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An active account with DHL eCommerce.
Contact your DHL representative to request a quote and begin the DHL eCommerce certification process.
Account Client ID
API Username and Password
Pickup Account Number
Rating API Client ID and Secret (if you wish to view rates in ShipStation)
Distribution Center Name
To connect your DHL eCommerce account to ShipStation, follow the steps below:
Important
If you are still using the DHL eCommerce Domestic via Endicia connection (Legacy connection), please review the DHL eCommerce Domestic section in the Endicia article for more information.
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Contact your DHL account representative and request the following information:
DHL eCommerce Client ID
API Username and Password
DHL eCommerce Pickup Number
Rating API Client ID and Secret (optional)
A list of services available for your account
Distribution Center
After you've obtained the above information, log in to your ShipStation account.
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Select the DHL eCommerce tile and click Connect.
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Enter your DHL eCommerce Account Number, Pickup Number, API Username, and API Password, and choose a Distribution Center from the drop-down menu.
Select the DHL eCommerce services approved for use with your account.
Click Connect.
Go to the Orders tab and create a manual order for each DHL eCommerce service approved for your account.
Create shipping labels for the orders, using a different DHL eCommerce service each time.
Go to the Shipping tab and create an End of Day form for the DHL eCommerce test shipments.
ShipStation's integration with DHL eCommerce supports the following standard features:
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Common ShipStation Features |
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