Hey HR_Magician. Once you’ve created your carrier account, I’d recommend taking a look at some of the different shipping solutions available to work out what’s best for your needs. For example, if you want one that will give you a lot of control with automations + let you use your own shipping rates without charging a fee, then our app Starshipit could be an ideal candidate for you.
Topic summary
Seeking a way to generate carrier labels as a private user without an existing DHL account/ID. The goal is to show live carrier rates (e.g., DHL, FedEx) at checkout and create labels post‑order.
Key guidance:
- You’ll need your own DHL account to access rates and create labels. A guide is provided for obtaining a DHL account number and integrating via the PH MultiCarrier Shipping Label app, which supports real‑time rates, label printing, pickups, and tracking.
How to get DHL credentials (ID/account details):
- Register for a DHL Express XML PI account via the DHL XML Developer Portal to receive test credentials by email. Test credentials allow sandbox validation; production credentials are required for live shipping.
- After testing, contact your DHL account manager to request integration via DHL Pre‑sales, who will issue production credentials.
Alternative solution:
- Consider Starshipit for advanced automations and using your own carrier rates without extra fees.
Status: No final confirmation from the original poster. Next steps are to register for a DHL account, obtain test then production credentials, and integrate with a chosen app.