GLS Germany (DE) Integration Guide

Integrate your GLS Germany (DE) account with Helm to streamline your shipping operations, automate tracking, and ensure reliable fulfilment

Last updated 3 months ago

Step-by-Step Setup

Step 1: Access the Integration Page

  1. Log in to your Helm account

  2. Navigate to:
    Settings β†’ Courier Integrations

  3. Click + Add New Courier in the bottom-right corner

  4. Search for GLS Germany (DE) in the list of available couriers

  5. Click Install

Step 2: Fill in the Required Credentials

Once installed, a setup form will appear. Complete the following fields:

Field

Description

Name

Enter a custom name for this integration (e.g. GLS Germany (DE) – UK Delivery)

Auth Company

Your company name in Helm

Testing

Toggle Yes if you wish to run in test mode (no live transmissions will be sent)

Username

Provided by GLS Germany (DE)

Password

Provided by GLS Germany (DE)

Tracking Username

Provided by GLS Germany (DE)

Tracking Password

Provided by GLS Germany (DE)

Contact ID

Provided by GLS Germany (DE)

URL

Provided by GLS Germany (DE)

Customs API Key

Provided by GLS Germany (DE)

Customs API Secret

Provided by GLS Germany (DE)

πŸ” You must request these credentials directly from GLS Germany (DE) if you have not already received them.

Step 3: Enable Testing Mode (Optional)

If you are setting up this courier for trial purposes or sandbox testing:

  • Set the Testing toggle to Yes

  • This prevents live data from being sent to GLS Germany (DE)

  • You may switch it to No once the setup is complete and verified

Step 4: Save and Finalise

  1. Review all fields to ensure accuracy

  2. Click Save Changes at the bottom of the form

  3. A confirmation message will appear once successfully integrated

Completion

Congratulations - GLS Germany (DE) is now fully integrated with Helm. You can begin dispatching orders through the system, and tracking will sync accordingly.

πŸ“Œ You can return to Settings β†’ Courier Integrations to update or review this configuration at any time.