MetaKocka - establishing a connection


1. go to Additional settings/Delivery services/New

2. Select the delivery service DHL Germany

3. enter data that you received from DHL Germany

4. Enable any additional services 

5. Save and test






1. Adding delivery service


2. Select the delivery service DHL Germany and confirm it:





3. Enter the requested data that you received from DHL:

  • Username
  • Password
  • Account number
  • Developer ID
  • Application ID
  • Application Token
  • Specify the new type of delivery that will be used for delivery service DHL Germany, you can add new (+)


DHL Germany has a complex system of passwords, usernames, and tokens. Essentially, arranging access to their developers portal (https://entwickler.dhl.de/) is needed. Log-in credentials in MetaKocka fall within the Username and Password fields.


Furthermore, in the above-mentioned developers portal, requesting access to their API-s is needed. This is done by logging in to the portal, selecting APIs in the main menu, then Release & operation, and finally clicking on the ''Create new application'' button. Fields marked in yellow should be filled in as displayed in the picture below, while all options in the bottom-listed categories should be ticked:


Submit the request (Save application). Access to APIs will be arranged within a few days or even hours. Once the request is confirmed, navigate to APIs -> Release & operation and click on Details, to see the following:



Copy appId and Token data to the appropriate fields (Application ID and Application Token) of DHL Germany connection settings in MetaKocka. Sometimes there is no Display token button available since the Token must be created first by clicking on the ''Generate Token'' button.


Developer ID, which must be configured in the connection settings of DHL Germany in MetaKocka, can be obtained by clicking on your username in the upper right angle of the DHL portal. A subpage will open with your profile settings with Developer ID being located at the top of the page.


4. Enable any additional services:





5. Save and test




Specifics


A username and password for tracking can be obtained exclusively through DHL Germany sales consultants. When the tracking password is configured for the very first time (namely, it is configured on your own via the link that is received in an e-mail from DHL), it is suggested not to use any special characters such as plus (+), minus (-), etc. Otherwise, the password will still be accepted, however, DHL Germany will face difficulties tracking the orders with such passwords. 



When the username and password mentioned above are acquired/configured, enter them in the ''Shipment tracking'' window in the connection settings of DHL Germany in MetaKocka.