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Document Dispatch E-Post Quick Start

This guide walks you through the complete configuration of Document Dispatch E-Post. The setup is divided into two parts:

  • Activating E-Post Feature
  • Configuring E-Postbuisness API

Document Dispatch E-Post Feature

To activate the E-Post feature for Document Dispatch, follow these steps:

  1. Start as a Document Dispatch Administrator in the role center.
  2. Click on Setup in the menu bar and then on Licensing.
  3. Scroll down until you see the Features field.
  4. Click on E-Post and activate the feature.

Prerequisites for Functional Integration

  1. Before using the API, a contract with Deutsche Post must be concluded. This contract regulates the use of the E-POSTBUSINESS API and the associated services. More information can be found on the E-POSTBUSINESS API website.

  2. After signing the contract, Deutsche Post will provide the necessary API credentials, including:

    • Customer Number (EKP)

  3. The E-POSTBUSINESS API is available as a feature in Document Dispatch. To use the API, this feature must be activated in Document Dispatch.

Setting up the E-POSTBUSINESS API

To send documents as letters via Deutsche Post, the feature must be set up. This process involves entering the API credentials. Follow the steps below to set up the E-POSTBUSINESS API in Document Dispatch.

Important

The VendorID of Simova GmbH will be used unalterably. It is stored and cannot be changed, as it serves as the reference to deduce the user.

Steps for Initial Setup of the E-POST API:

  1. Start in the Document Dispatch – Admin Role Center.
  2. Click on Setup in the top ribbon menu.
  3. Execute the Module Setup action.
  4. Navigate to the E-Post action area and start the E-POST Setup Wizard.
  5. If you have not yet set up the Secret and Password, click Initial Setup.
  6. Follow the wizard instructions to enter the API credentials.
  7. Next, set a password and enter the SMS code received on the phone number registered with Deutsche Post.
  8. Once the API credentials are successfully set up, the wizard will display the following credentials:
    • Customer Number (EKP)
    • Password
    • API Secret

Info

The API Secret is automatically generated after setting the password and displayed once. Please store it securely, as it will not be shown again.

Steps for Setup with Existing Credentials:

If you already have all required API credentials, follow these steps:

  1. Start in the Document Dispatch – Admin Role Center.
  2. Click on Setup in the top ribbon menu.
  3. Execute the Module Setup action.
  4. Navigate to the E-Post action area and start the E-POST Setup Wizard.
  5. If you already have API credentials, click Login.
  6. Follow the wizard instructions to enter the API credentials.
  7. Enter your existing API credentials:
    • Customer Number (EKP)
    • Password
    • API Secret
  8. Confirm your entry by clicking Finish to complete the setup.

Sensitive data, such as the Password and API Secret, are stored securely in Isolated Storage.

Info

If the API credentials are incorrect, an error message will be displayed during the wizard execution. You will have the opportunity to re-enter the data.

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