Yodel ECR Courier Integration with Helm
Connect your Yodel ECR account to Helm to streamline label generation and parcel tracking

Who Are Yodel ECR?
Yodel ECR (Electronic Consignment Routing) is a courier service from Yodel designed for efficient high-volume parcel management
It provides a digital manifesting and labelling solution tailored for enterprise retailers and eCommerce platforms

Step 1: Get Your Yodel ECR Credentials
Before installing Yodel ECR in Helm, ensure you have the following credentials
You will need:
Meter Number
License Plate Start
License Plate End
Starting Run Number
Contract Number
Contract Company Name
Contract Name
Contract Address 1
Contract Address 2
Contract City
Contract County
Contract Postcode
Contract Phone
Contract Email
🔎 These credentials are supplied by Yodel ECR during your account onboarding
If you're unsure, contact your Yodel ECR account manager or support representative

Step 2: Install Yodel ECR in Helm
To begin:
Open the Settings menu in the bottom-left corner of Helm
Use the search bar to type Couriers
Select the Couriers tab from the results

Step 3: Select and Configure Yodel ECR
Click Install Courier in the bottom-right corner
Search for and select Yodel ECR from the list
Click Continue to begin configuration
Enter the following details:
Field | What to Enter |
Courier Identifier | Internal name (e.g. “Yodel ECR Standard” or “Yodel ECR Express”) |
Account Type | Choose Live for production or Test for sandbox environment |
Collection Time | Enter your agreed collection schedule with Yodel |
Meter Number | Provided by Yodel ECR |
License Plate Start | Provided by Yodel ECR |
License Plate End | Provided by Yodel ECR |
Starting Run Number | Provided by Yodel ECR |
Contract Number | Provided by Yodel ECR |
Contract Company Name | Provided by Yodel ECR |
Contract Name | Provided by Yodel ECR |
Contract Address 1 | Provided by Yodel ECR |
Contract Address 2 | Provided by Yodel ECR |
Contract City | Provided by Yodel ECR |
Contract County | Provided by Yodel ECR |
Contract Postcode | Provided by Yodel ECR |
Contract Phone | Provided by Yodel ECR |
Contract Email | Provided by Yodel ECR |
💡 Tip: The Notes section (if shown) is for internal comments - only visible to you
Once done, click Save to activate the integration

All Set!
Yodel ECR is now integrated with Helm WMS
You can begin dispatching orders, printing labels, and managing parcel collections directly from Helm

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