This developer guide shows how to access DHL shipping API via Postmen, and DHL Express web services / XML services. See also the list of required API credentials / keys for DHL integration.
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Get DHL Developer Credentials
- First, you must have a DHL account number. Contact DHL local office to open a new account if you don't have one yet.
- Email
xmlrequests@dhl.comwith an attached application form (you must fill in account number) and ccsupport@postmen.com. Tell DHL you need to obtain DHL XML API credentials. - DHL will provide DHL XML- PI toolkit (Developer guide), and API credentials for both Sandbox and Production environment:
Site IDandPassword. - It takes around 24 hours for the API credentials to be activated.
Required DHL API credentials
| Credentials | Environment | Description |
account_number |
Sandbox / Production | Your DHL Shipper account number. |
site_id |
Sandbox / Production | API credentials to access DHL XML service and Postmen API. |
password |
Sandbox / Production | API credentials to access DHL XML service and Postmen API. |
DHL Developer Resources
- Read DHL Express API docs
- Supported DHL Express service types
- Postmen DHL technical support:
support@aftership.com