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Set up a connection to DHL

Tanisha Ray
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DHL is a global logistics and shipping company renowned for its extensive network and reliable delivery services, catering to businesses and individuals worldwide.

Set up a connection

After you start the connection, configure it in the Create connection panel and complete all of the required * authentication settings:

Setting Instructions
Name your connection * 

Enter a clear and distinguishable name.

Throughout integrator.io imports and exports, you will have the option to choose this new connection. A unique identifier will prove helpful later when selecting it from a list of the connections in your account.
API type *  

Choose your DHL API type:

  • DHL eCommerce Europe: Connect to DHL's logistics network to create shipments, track parcels, and manage delivery services across Europe
  • DHL Express Global: Connect to DHL's international express network to create, manage, and track time-critical shipments across the globe
  • DHL Parcel: Create and manage parcel shipments, generate shipping labels, track deliveries, and access shipment information for DHL Parcel services
DHL eCommerce Europe API type
Environment * 

Select your DHL account environment:

  • Sandbox: if your account URL is https://api-sandbox.dhl.com.
  • Production: if your account URL is https://api.dhl.com.
OAuth 2.0 client * 

Select the OAuth 2.0 client that stores the client ID and client secret provided to you by DHL. For information on retrieving the client ID and client secret, see User Guide.

To add an OAuth 2.0 client and configure your credentials, click the plus (+) button. Click the edit (pencil.svg) button to modify a selected OAuth 2.0 client. For more information, see Create an OAuth 2.0 iClient resource
DHL Express Global API type
Environment * 

Select your DHL Express Global environment:

  • Sandbox: if your account URL is https://express.api.dhl.com/mydhlapi/test
  • Production: if your account URL is https://express.api.dhl.com/mydhlapi
DHL Parcel API type
User ID * Enter your DHL Parcel user ID. For more information on retrieving and using your user ID, see Using the API.
Key * Enter your DHL Parcel key. For more information on retrieving and using your key, see Using the API.
Account numbers Enter your DHL Parcel account number.
Auth type *  Select your DHL account authentication type (either Basic or Token).
Auth type: Basic 
Username *  Enter your DHL account username.
Password * 

Enter your DHL account password.

Multiple layers of protection, including AES 256 encryption, are in place to keep your password safe. When editing this connection, you must re-enter this value each time; it is stored only when the connection is saved and never displayed as text.
Auth type: Token 
Token * 

Enter your DHL account token.

Multiple layers of protection, including AES 256 encryption, are in place to keep your token safe. When editing this connection, you must re-enter this value each time; it is stored only when the connection is saved and never displayed as text.

Tip

This connector documentation describes only the settings shown for the Simple view. For the corresponding HTTP settings, see OAuth 2.0 universal connector documentation.

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