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GLS Shipping, Built Into ShipStation
Build a faster fulfillment flow with GLS shipping in ShipStation. Compare carrier options, use negotiated rates or other available discounts, print GLS labels with batch printing, keep tracking attached to each order, and automate the manual steps that slow your team down.
Key integration features
- Compare services across carriers
- Print GLS labels in batches
- Automate repetitive shipping rules
- Sync orders into one dashboard
- Send tracking updates automatically
About
GLS is a shipping carrier that serves businesses and consumers with parcel, freight, and express services. It's known for business shipping, delivery options, and track-and-trace tools across its network.
GLS services you can use with ShipStation
- GLS — United States — parcel shipping through the US GLS network — connects with US-based ShipStation accounts
- GLS Canada — Canada — parcel shipping through the Canadian GLS division — uses the country-specific GLS Canada connection in ShipStation
- GLS France — France — parcel shipping for French GLS customers — connects with France-based ShipStation accounts
- GLS Germany (ShipIt) — Germany — domestic and international shipping for Germany-based merchants — connects with Germany-based ShipStation accounts
ShipStation gives GLS shippers one place to run daily fulfillment. Instead of jumping between stores, order queues, and carrier tools, you can pull orders into one dashboard, choose the right shipping path, print labels with batch printing, and keep your team moving through a cleaner workflow.
That control matters as volume grows. ShipStation helps you stay organized with automation rules, multi-store visibility, and carrier flexibility, so your GLS workflow feels less manual and more scalable. You keep your GLS operation connected to the rest of your shipping work, which makes it easier to manage exceptions, reduce repetitive clicks, and ship with more confidence.
Why GLS users choose ShipStation
Move beyond basic shipping tools with ShipStation
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 [email protected].
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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FAQ
GLS shipping FAQ for setup, labels, tracking, and country support
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 [email protected]
- 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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