How to Connect DHL Parcel DE Returns to ShippyPro
Let's see how you can integrate DHL Parcel DE Returns with ShippyPro in just a few steps.
Summary
- Before you start
- How to connect DHL Parcel DE Returns to ShippyPro
- Supported services
- Additional options
1. Before you start
Before connecting DHL Parcel DE Returns to ShippyPro, make sure you have the following:
- An active DHL Parcel DE Returns account
- Your DHL Parcel DE Returns API credentials (username and password)
- Your Receiver ID, provided by DHL — this is required to generate return labels. If you don't have it, contact your DHL account manager or sales representative
Note: The Receiver ID can be configured directly in the connection modal. Alternatively, it can be set as a carrier option after connection — in that case, the carrier option value takes priority over the one entered in the modal.
2. How to connect DHL Parcel DE Returns to ShippyPro
- Log in to your ShippyPro account
- Go to the Carriers page
- Find the DHL Parcel DE Returns logo and click on it
- The connection modal will open — fill in the following fields:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Username | Your DHL Parcel DE Returns API username |
| Password | Your DHL Parcel DE Returns API password |
| Receiver ID | Your DHL-assigned Receiver ID (required if not set as a carrier option) |
- Click Connect to save your credentials
- ShippyPro will validate your credentials automatically — you'll receive a confirmation if the connection is successful
3. Supported services
DHL Parcel DE Returns supports the following shipping destinations:
| Destination | Supported |
|---|---|
| National (Germany) | ✅yes |
| EU | ✅yes |
| International | ✅yes |
Note: This integration is designed specifically for return shipments. It supports return label generation only — outbound shipping labels are not available through this integration.
Supported features:
| Feature | Available |
|---|---|
| Label (PDF) | ✅yes |
| Track & Trace | ✅yes |
| Credentials Validation | ✅yes |
| Return Labels | ✅ (Returns only) |
4. Additional options
Receiver ID as a Carrier Option
If you manage multiple accounts or need to override the Receiver ID set in the modal, you can configure it as a carrier option directly from your carrier settings in ShippyPro. The value set as a carrier option always takes priority over the one entered during the connection setup.
| Carrier Option | Slug | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receiver ID | receiver_id |
Text | Your DHL-assigned Receiver ID |
Label format
DHL Parcel DE Returns generates labels in PDF format. ZPL and EPL label formats are not supported for this integration.