DHL shipment tracking: how it works

You can quickly find out where your order is or whether your DHL package has arrived at the recipient with the shipment tracking. Our tip shows you what you need for this and where you can research.

DHL shipment tracking - how it works

At DHL, only insured shipments receive a tracking number. This is a prerequisite for research. To start tracking the shipment, go to the DHL homepage.

1. On the left you will find a field in which you enter the shipment number of the DHL package (see picture).
2. With a click on "Search now" you start the research.
3. The status of your shipment is displayed in a new window.

Extra tip: Enter the postal code of the recipient under "Show detailed recipient information" on the homepage, you will receive further information. For example, who accepted the shipment. This way you know which neighbor you can pick up your parcel from.

Shipment tracking via smartphone app

Would you like to track your shipment on the go? No problem: smartphone apps make it possible:

• Use the "DHL" app on your iOS device.
• The shipment tracking app is also called "DHL" on Android devices.

If you have to send a parcel yourself, you can print out a parcel label via DHL.