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Balíkovna / Česká pošta (postaonline.cz API) for Shopify store

Balíkovna is a service provided by Česká pošta (Czech Post) for fast and affordable delivery to more than 7,500 pickup points.

Česká pošta / Balíkovna Integration via Pošta Online

In Shipdock, Česká pošta / Balíkovna is integrated via the Pošta Online system, which allows you to:

  • Generate labels directly from orders

  • Print labels

  • Send tracking numbers

1. What You’ll Need

To connect to the API and print labels, you must have:

  • Access to Pošta Online

  • An active contract with Česká pošta

  • Access to the B2B Section/Profile (contact your account manager)

  • An API key created in the B2B profile

  • A paid FULL plan

To display the Pickup Points widget, you must have:

  • A paid LITE or FULL plan

2. Guide to Generating an API Key

Log in to Pošta Online. Then, in the Business Services tab, click Manage B2B Profile.

Click Manage – you will be prompted to enter an SMS code.

A summary of your account information will appear, and you will be able to generate API keys. Keys are created with a valid from date and remain valid indefinitely, or until a new key is activated.

3. Creating a Carrier for Balíkovna or Česká pošta

Once you have the API credentials ready:

  1. In the application, go to Providers → Add provider.

  2. Select Balíkovna or Česká pošta as the carrier type.

  3. Fill in the required fields:

    • ID Contract (ID CČK)

    • API token

    • Secret key

    • Customer ID (Technological submitter number)

    • Post code (The postal code of the post office where shipments will be dropped off. Post offices are pre-contracted, and you cannot drop off shipments at other locations.)

  4. Map the carrier to the corresponding shipping methods.

If you have not yet created shipping methods and rates:

👉 Follow this guide: Configure shipping rates for carrier integration

If you already have shipping methods and rates prepared:

  • If you are also using pickup points, make sure to select the relevant shipping methods in the Pickup Points section to display them to customers (Balíkovna only).

  • In the Home Delivery section, select the shipping methods you want to deliver via Česká pošta (Česká pošta only).

  1. Set the carrier as active.

  2. Save the provider.

4. Activating and Configuring the Pickup Points Widget

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You can use pickup points even without API access, a minimum LITE subscription plan is required.

To let customers choose a DPD Pickup point during checkout, you need to activate and configure the selection widget.
Follow the relevant guide based on your display type and Shopify plan.