Now Get Automatic DHL Track and Trace for Your Parcels in WooCommerce

Setting up Tracking

Tracking is a free service offered for all shipments created using a DHL service. ELEX WooCommerce DHL Shipping Plugin with Print Label uses DHL tracking API to incorporate this feature into your WooCommerce store. So each time a shipment is created through the plugin, a tracking number is generated and is sent to your customers with the order completion e-mail.

You can also customize your own tracking message in the ‘Label & Tracking Settings’ or the ‘Edit Order’ page. But for all that to happen, you need to enable the tracking services in the settings. So, let’s see how you can enable the tracking option for DHL Express/Paket/eCommerce in the plugin.

You can find the tracking settings in the Label & Tracking tab in the Shipping Settings of your WordPress Dashboard. If you are a new user the following string will help you find the settings. Go to your WordPress Dashboard> Woocommerce> Settings> Shipping to find DHL options and follow the steps accordingly.

DHL Express

Go to the DHL Express settings followed by the ‘Label & Tracking’ tab where you’ll find the ‘Tracking; option. Check the box corresponding to ‘Tracking’ to enable automatic shipment tracking of shipments created thereafter through the plugin. If enabled, DHL stores an overview of the shipments you sent in the last 90 days.

If you don’t want to send automatic tracking details to the customer, simply uncheck the box. But doing so may not be a wise business decision. A tracking number helps you give sound customer support and keeps you updated with the current, and past locations and other details of the packages you send.

DHL Paket

Store owners using DHL Paket get to enter a Custom Shipment Message. If you leave it blank, the default message is sent to the customers. If you want to send the tracking message to the customers automatically, you need to check the box for ‘DHL Email Service’. This will send DHL tracking messages to the customers.

DHL eCommerce

DHL eCommerce is the DHL brand name for countries in the Americas, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East/Africa. If your WooCommerce store location is in these locations you’ll have a DHL eCommerce account. To enable automatic tracking messages for your customers, enable the Tracking PIN option as shown in the screenshot below. You can also have a custom shipment message in place of the place of the default message.

This complete DHL Setup guide will help you set up the plugin!

Generating Tracking Number

Once you are done setting the tracking number for the service you are using, you can proceed to create the shipments. With each shipment created by DHL, you get a different tracking number for all the boxes in the shipment. There are two ways to create shipments in the plugin:

1. Go to each order individually and create their shipments with a tracking number.
2. Or select multiple multiple orders and create bulk shipments for them.

To create shipments in bulk, go to the Orders page and select the orders you want to create shipments for. For individual orders, go to the Orders page and select a particular order to go to the Edit Order page of the order (screenshot below). Here you get details of the Package dimension, an option to choose a Service, and the Create Shipment button.

Generating Labels with DHL Tracking Number

Clicking on the Create Shipment button will create the shipment and you’ll receive the confirmation message on the Edit Order page itself. The message contains the tracking ID too.

As soon as you see the confirmation message from DHL, you can proceed to print the shipping labels and the commercial invoices for the packages. The Edit Order page should look like this after the shipment creation. It contains the Shipping Service, the tracking number, and the box details.

Once you cross-check the details with actual data, print the label and the Commercial Invoice by clicking on the ‘Shipment Label’ and ‘Commercial Invoice’ respectively. If you want to create a new shipment for the order, click on ‘Reset Shipment’ to start again. You’ll receive a new set of tracking numbers for the newly created shipment too.

Sending the Tracking Details to Customers- Automatic and Manual

Once you enable tracking in the settings, tracking details are sent as a part of the order completion e-mail automatically. Or else you can send these details manually too. To send the tracking details manually, go Edit Order page of a particular order and find the ‘Order actions’ menu on the top left of the page.

It shows the content of the e-mails to be sent and the payment status of the order. You can also write a custom message for your customers here. Now select the ‘Email invoice/order details to customer’ and click on the send button ‘[ > ]’.

Print Labels with Tracking Number (WayBill Number)

After creating shipments, and customizing the order confirmation mail, let’s go for printing the shipping label with the tracking ID. It is present in the form of a bar code with the tracking number written below it. This waybill barcode is scanned by DHL which automatically updates the current location of the package to log file for that shipment.

Perks of Using ELEX WooCommerce DHL Shipping Plugin with Print Label

Completely Automatic Shipping Solution for WooCommerce

A complete shipping solution for an e-commerce store should include:

• Real-time shipping rates with an option to enable/disable real-time. You might need to disable real-time rates to offer free shipping and flat rates and still use the carrier’s API for printing labels and its logistics services.
• Offer automatic tracking service to your customers and get an overview of shipments created in the last 90 days.
• Easy shipment creation and printing labels from within the website where you can cancel a shipment and reprint a label.
• Services like scheduling pickup, insurance, signature confirmation, dangerous products, and international shipping compliance, etc

Here is a complete list of features.

3 Services

The plugin is a 3-in-1 solution for DHL and you can integrate your DHL Express, DHL Paket, and DHL eCommerce accounts to access these services from within WooCommerce. So your store location will not be an issue while using this plugin.

You can print shipping labels in some of the toughest programmable languages like Chinese, Arabian, and Japanese.  WooCommerce DHL Shipping Plugin with Print Label is the only DHL integration to offer such a high level of flexibility.

A Different Shipper Address

If you want to ship the packages from a different location than your store address, you can have a different shipper address in the plugin. For instance, if your new warehouse is in a different city, you can simply change the shipper address and print labels with that address. In this case, the labels will have the shipper’s address on them rather than the store address.

Supports Multi-Vendor Plugins

The plugin supports the few most used multi vendor plugins in the market. When using a multi vendor plugin, the plugin automatically takes the addresses of your vendors and prints labels that they can use to send the packages. Or else you can allow your vendors to print their own shipping labels.

You can even integrate it with ELEX WooCommerce Multi Vendor Plugin, this robust plugin is designed to streamline your vendor management process, providing seamless integration and comprehensive settings for an optimal online marketplace. Take control of vendor onboarding, store visibility, commission management, and settlement procedures, all in one convenient plugin.

Elevate your online marketplace and empower vendors to thrive in a user-friendly and secure environment!

Some of the other supported multi vendor plugins are;

• WooCommerce Product Vendors
• DOKAN Multi-Vendor Plugin for WooCommerce
• WC Vendors Pro

Last Shot

DHL has a well-established infrastructure and is a reliable shipping partner. It has the option for a business account and considers discounted shipping rates too. DHL offers a huge pool of features through its API too, which makes ELEX WooCommerce DHL Express / eCommerce / Paket Shipping Plugin with Print Label complete shipping solution for your WooCommerce store.

Tracking of shipment is just one part of what DHL offers, you are missing a lot of features if you still don’t have the best DHL Express integration yet. By integrating this plugin into your WooCommerce store, you can take your shipping strategy to the next level. Improve your operational efficiency, reduce errors, and provide your customers with a seamless shopping experience that keeps them coming back.

ELEX WooCommerce DHL Shipping Plugin with the Print Label costs you a one-time $89.00 and you are protected by our 30-Day Money Back Guarantee. It is a valuable integration to any WooCommerce store. This is because the location is not a bar for the plugin. You can use it and show shipping rates from anywhere in the world.

Visit the product page for more information. Or contact our Online Support for any technical issues or pre-sales queries. Happy Selling!

FAQ’S

1. How does the plugin provide real-time DHL shipping rates?
   The plugin connects directly to DHL’s API to fetch real-time shipping rates based on the customer’s address, package weight, dimensions, and selected DHL service. These rates are displayed at checkout, ensuring customers get accurate and up-to-date pricing.
2. Can I print DHL shipping labels directly from WooCommerce?
   Yes, the plugin allows you to generate and print DHL shipping labels directly from your WooCommerce order page. This feature streamlines the shipping process and reduces the chances of errors.
3. What DHL services does the plugin support?
   The plugin supports a range of DHL services, including DHL Express, DHL eCommerce, and DHL Paket. You can choose the services you want to offer based on your business needs and customer preferences.
4. How does the automatic DHL tracking feature work?
   Once an order is shipped, the plugin automatically generates a tracking number and updates the customer via email. Customers can use this tracking number to monitor the status and location of their parcels in real time.
5. Is the plugin compatible with WooCommerce Multisite and WPML?
   Yes, the ELEX WooCommerce DHL Shipping Plugin is compatible with WooCommerce Multisite and WPML, making it a great choice for stores operating in multiple languages or across different domains.
6. Can I customize the packaging options and shipping rules?
   Absolutely! The plugin allows you to customize packaging options, such as setting maximum dimensions and weights and selecting box types. You can also define custom shipping rules to align with your store’s policies.

Further Reading

• How to Configure & Set up WooCommerce DHL Shipping Plugin – Rates, Label Printing & Tracking Covered
• 7 Best DHL Shipping Plugins for Rates & Label Printing (Free & Premium)