DHL

Obtaining the API keys from DHL

You can acquire the credentials needed to set up your plugin by contacting your DHL account manager.

Installing the DHL Plugin

To add the DHL Plugin to your Channels account, kindly adhere to the following steps:

1. Access your account and go to the left side of the screen. Click the "Stores" button.
   
2. To edit an existing store, click the edit button on the right side. If you need to create a new store, click "+ ADD" above, name it, and use the edit button to make changes.
   
3. Go to the Plugins section and Click "+ ADD" to begin the installation.
   
4. A window will appear in the centre of the screen. Choose "DHL" from the list of available channels.
   
5. Provide the required information:
   • Plugin Name: Input a suitable name in the designated field. Select a meaningful name to you, possibly aligning with your store's name, for clarity in future order references.
   • Use Store Name Instead of Account Name: Specify whether the store name should be used in place of the account name in transactions or communications facilitated by the plugin.
   • Account Number: Enter the unique account number assigned to you by the service provider. This number is used to identify your account in transactions and queries.
   • Server URL: Input the URL of the service-provided server where Channels will send requests or retrieve data.
   • Authorization URL: Enter the URL used to initiate the authorization process with the service provider, where credentials are verified to grant access.
   • Client ID: Input the unique identifier assigned to your application or integration by the service provider, which is used in the authentication process.
   • Client Secret: Enter the confidential key provided by the service provider. You will use this alongside the Client ID to authenticate access to the API.
   • Scopes: Specify the scope of access your application requests from the service provider, defining what resources or operations are permitted.
   • Subscription Key: Input the key obtained from the service provider. This key is often required to access subscription-based APIs or services and verify your subscription level or entitlements.
     
6. Once all fields are populated, finalise by selecting "Save" at the bottom right.
   
7. Activate the connection from the top of the screen using the "Is Active" button.
   

Congratulations! You've successfully set up DHL on Channels. Please visit this page to learn more about utilising DHL to the fullest.