GLS Germany Integration with Helm

Easily connect GLS Germany to your Helm account and start dispatching efficiently. This step-by-step guide walks you through everything from credentials to configuration

Who Are GLS Germany?

GLS Germany is part of the General Logistics Systems network, offering dependable and time-efficient parcel delivery across Germany and throughout Europe

With a wide range of domestic and international services, GLS Germany supports eCommerce, retail and industrial sectors with consistent tracking and flexible collection

Step 1: Get Your GLS Germany Credentials

Before installing GLS Germany in Helm, ensure you have the following credentials

You will need:

  • Username

  • Password

  • Tracking Username

  • Tracking Password

  • Contact Id

  • Url

  • Customs Api Key

  • Customs Api Secret

🔎 These credentials are provided by GLS Germany during your account setup

Contact GLS support or your account manager if any information is missing

Step 2: Install GLS Germany in Helm

To begin:

  1. Open the Settings menu in the bottom-left corner of Helm

  2. Use the search bar to type “Couriers”

  3. Click on the Couriers tab from the results

Step 3: Select and Configure GLS Germany

  1. Click Install Courier in the bottom-right corner

  2. Search for and select GLS Germany from the list

  3. Click Continue to begin configuration

  4. Complete the following fields:

Field

What to Enter

Courier Identifier

Internal name (e.g. “GLS Germany Standard” or “GLS DE Express”)

Account Type

Choose Live for production use or Test for staging environment

Collection Time

Enter your agreed pickup time with GLS Germany

Username

Provided by GLS Germany

Password

Provided by GLS Germany

Tracking Username

Provided by GLS Germany

Tracking Password

Provided by GLS Germany

Contact Id

Provided by GLS Germany

Url

Provided by GLS Germany

Customs Api Key

Provided by GLS Germany

Customs Api Secret

Provided by GLS Germany

💡 Tip: The Notes section (if shown) is for internal comments - only visible to you

Once done, click Save to activate the integration

All Set!

GLS Germany is now integrated with Helm WMS

You can start dispatching parcels, printing shipping labels and managing collections directly from within the platform

Need Help?

If you're unsure at any point or need extra support: