Learn how to configure the Umbraco backoffice for enabling the use of DHL as a shipping method.
This article will give you details about how to configure Umbraco to start using the DHL shipping method with your Umbraco Commerce implementation.
The following steps are all handled through the Umbraco backoffice.
Navigate to Settings > Commerce > Stores > {Store Name} > Shipping Methods section.
Select the Create Shipping Method button to create a new shipping method.
Choose DHL from the list of available shipping providers.
Choose Realtime from the list of shipping method calculation modes.
The following steps are handled within the shipping method editor in the Umbraco backoffice.
Configure the standard shipping method settings as required.
Configure the DHL shipping provider settings as follows:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
Optionally configure the advanced DHL shipping provider settings as follows:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
Account Number
Your DHL account number
Shipping Timeframe
The number of days after an order is placed you generally ship by. 0 = same day, 1 = next day, etc
Next Business Day Fallback
When set to true and there are no products available within the shipping timeframe then products available for the next possible pickup date are returned.
Test Username
The Test Username from the DHL portal.
Test Password
The Test Password from the DHL portal.
Live Username
The Live Username from the DHL portal.
Live Password
The Live Password from the DHL portal.
Test Mode
Set whether to run in test mode.
Product Codes
Comma-separated list of product codes to limit the rates to.