How to Connect Your GLS Netherlands Account

Overview

To receive shipment tracking updates from GLS Netherlands in AfterShip, you must set up a secure SFTP connection using your customer ID. This integration enables AfterShip to retrieve updates directly from the GLS Netherlands server.

Follow this guide to request access from GLS and complete the setup with AfterShip.

Carrier Name: GLS Netherlands  
Slug: gls-netherlands-sftp

Steps to connect your GLS Netherlands account

To connect your GLS Netherlands account, follow the below steps:

Contact your GLS Netherlands account manager: Request them to enable your customer ID for tracking via SFTP using the following server credentials:

Hostname: ftp.gls-netherlands.com
Username: aftership

Share your customer ID with AfterShip: Once GLS confirms the SFTP setup, send your customer ID to AfterShip's integration team.
AfterShip configures your carrier app: We will configure the courier_app for you. You can view the connection status here from your AfterShip admin once it's active.

FAQs

1. What credentials do I need to connect GLS Netherlands?

You need your GLS customer ID. GLS will activate it for tracking via the provided SFTP details.

2. Can I complete this setup by myself?

Initial activation must be done by GLS Netherlands. AfterShip handles the technical setup once you share your customer ID.

3. Is SFTP tracking secure?

Yes, SFTP ensures encrypted file transfers and is a secure way to exchange tracking data.

Key takeaways

You must request GLS Netherlands to enable SFTP tracking using your customer ID.
AfterShip completes the setup after receiving your customer ID.
Once configured, you’ll be able to track GLS Netherlands shipments directly from your AfterShip dashboard.

Appendix

Slug: A unique identifier used in AfterShip to represent the carrier—in this case, gls-netherlands-sftp.
SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol): A secure network protocol used to transfer files between systems.

Additional resources

Check out how to connect your GLS Italy account

Need help during setup? Contact our support team for assistance anytime.

Updated on: 27/05/2025