--- title: "GLS" url: "https://www.shipstation.com/integration/gls/" type: "ss_integration" modified: "2026-11-10T09:17:48-06:00" --- Why GLS users choose ShipStation -------------------------------- ### One home for orders ShipStation pulls orders from your selling channels into one dashboard, so your team stops bouncing between tools. That single view makes it easier to sort queues, review shipments, and keep GLS fulfillment work moving. ### Bring your GLS account ShipStation lets you connect your own GLS carrier account and keep that setup inside your broader shipping workflow. Your team gets carrier flexibility without giving up a central workspace for labels, orders, and shipment management. ### Scale across multiple stores If you run more than one storefront, ShipStation keeps them organized inside one account. Store-level filters, views, and automation rules help your team stay fast without mixing up orders from different brands or sales channels. ### Cut repetitive order work ShipStation automation cuts busywork before your team starts packing. Rules can tag orders, assign services, and route shipments, which means fewer manual touches and a steadier GLS workflow during busy days. Move beyond basic shipping tools with ShipStation ------------------------------------------------- [ Speak to Sales ](#) ### Rate Comparison Find the cheapest, fastest, or best-value shipping option across parcel and freight. [ Learn more ](https://www.shipstation.com/fulfillment/shipping/rate-shopper/) ### Buy and Print Labels Get exclusive discounts from UPS, USPS, FedEx, and more. Cut costs everywhere you ship. [ Learn more ](https://www.shipstation.com/fulfillment/shipping/print-labels/) ### Fulfillment Automation Batch, route, and print labels automatically for fast, seamless order fulfillment. 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[ Learn more ](https://www.shipstation.com/fulfillment/returns/) How to Setting up ShipStation and GLS ------------------------------ **STEP 1** For GLS Germany, open Account Settings, go to Shipping > Carriers, choose Your Carrier Accounts, add GLS, then enter your username, password, Customer ID, Contact ID, and account nickname. **STEP 2** For GLS Germany (ShipIt), first register in the GLS Developer Portal, create your app, enable the Authentication API and ShipIT-Farm API, and request activation from your GLS representative or it-support@gls-germany.com. **STEP 3** After activation for GLS Germany (ShipIt), open Account Settings, go to Shipping > Carriers, choose Your Carrier Accounts, add GLS Germany ShipIt, then enter your username, password, and Contact ID. 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No credit card required. -------------------------------------------------- Create your ShipStation account Country *\** Select your shipping origin country United StatesCanadaAustraliaNew ZealandUnited KingdomFranceGermany First Name *\** Last Name *\** Company Email *\** Password *\** Phone† Offer Code Select your current number of parcel shipments per month *\** Select an option I only need to ship one package50 shipments or less, I'm just getting started51-500 shipments501-1,000 shipments1,001-2,000 shipments2,001-5,000 shipments5,001-7,500 shipments7,501+ shipmentsI don't plan to ship anything How did you hear about us? Get Started By clicking 'Get Started', you agree to our [Terms](/terms-of-service) & [Privacy Policy](/privacy-policy) and [Carriers' Terms](/carriers-terms-of-service/) . † By providing your phone number, you agree that ShipStation may contact you by call or text, including using AI or automated technology, for onboarding and support. Phone number is optional. FAQ GLS shipping FAQ for setup, labels, tracking, and country support ----------------------------------------------------------------- Frequently asked questions about setup, labels, rates, and returns ##### What is GLS shipping? GLS shipping refers to parcel delivery services from General Logistics Systems, or GLS. GLS serves businesses and consumers with parcel, freight, and express services, and merchants use it for shipping workflows and package tracking. ##### Which GLS services work with ShipStation in my country? ShipStation supports several GLS divisions, and the right one depends on your account country and the GLS service you use. - GLS in the US connects with US-based ShipStation accounts - GLS France connects with France-based ShipStation accounts - GLS Germany (ShipIt) connects with Germany-based ShipStation accounts - GLS Canada is available through its own GLS Canada connection in ShipStation If you ship through more than one GLS division, make sure your team connects the service that matches your local GLS account. ##### Can I create GLS labels in ShipStation? Yes. ShipStation lets GLS users create shipping labels inside the same workflow they use to manage orders and shipments. That means your team can move from order review to label creation without working across separate tools. ##### Can I use my own GLS account with ShipStation? Yes. ShipStation supports connected carrier accounts, which lets you bring your own GLS account into your shipping workflow. That gives you one place to manage GLS shipments alongside your other carriers, stores, and shipping rules. ##### How does ShipStation help with GLS tracking? ShipStation keeps tracking connected to the order, so your team has one place to check shipment status after labels are created. That makes follow-up easier, cuts manual lookup work, and helps you keep customers informed as packages move. ##### How do I connect GLS Germany to ShipStation? The setup follows the standard carrier connection flow inside ShipStation. Open Account Settings, go to Shipping and then Carriers, choose Your Carrier Accounts, click Add Carrier, select GLS, and enter your username, password, Customer ID, Contact ID, and account nickname before you connect. ##### How do I connect GLS Germany (ShipIt) to ShipStation? Start with the GLS Germany ShipIt requirements, then finish the carrier connection in ShipStation. - Register in the GLS Developer Portal - Create your app and enable the Authentication API and ShipIT-Farm API - Request activation from your GLS representative or it-support@gls-germany.com - In ShipStation, go to Account Settings > Shipping > Carriers > Your Carrier Accounts, add GLS Germany ShipIt, and enter your username, password, and Contact ID This setup is built for Germany-based merchants using GLS Germany ShipIt for domestic and international shipping. ##### Does ShipStation support international shipping with GLS? Yes. GLS Germany and GLS Germany ShipIt support domestic and international shipping in ShipStation. If your business ships from Germany, that gives your team one workflow for both local and cross-border GLS labels. ##### What does ShipStation add for businesses that already ship with GLS? The biggest upgrade is control. ShipStation turns carrier shipping into a broader fulfillment system, so you can do more than print labels. - Pull orders from multiple sales channels into one dashboard - Use batch printing to handle more labels faster - Apply automation rules to repetitive shipping decisions - Keep shipping activity organized as your volume grows That makes GLS shipping easier to run when your business gets more complex. 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