Chronopost settings

Configure your Chronopost account in AtomicSeller: connection details, label settings and default sender.

1. Open the shipping service #

Open Shipping > Shipping services, then double-click the Chronopost service you want to configure. Have the account details supplied for your contract ready.

Chronopost settings in the English interface with anonymised Demo details

2. Identify the service #

FieldWhat to enter
SHIPPINGSERVICEKEYThe code identifying this service in AtomicSeller, for example CHRONOPOST_DEMO. Keep an existing service code until its use in your integrations has been checked.
MerchantKeySelect the relevant merchant in your account. This list depends on your merchants; Demo names in the illustration are examples.
Carrier service full nameA name that helps you recognise the service, for example Chronopost Demo.

3. Enter the account details #

FieldWhat to enter
Account IDYour Chronopost account number.
Sub accountThe sub-account specified in your contract, if applicable.
PasswordThe connection password associated with your account.

4. Choose the label and service settings #

FieldWhat to enter
Default label formatSelect a format compatible with your printer and carrier connection. The displayed choices are listed below.
Default service codeSelect the service appropriate for your shipments and contract. A service appearing in the list is not necessarily enabled on your account.
Default weightDefault weight. Confirm the unit and when your configuration uses this value before entering it.
Default deposit delayDefault parcel handover delay. Use the value specified for your workflow; confirm the unit and calculation if needed.
Default serviceSelect this checkbox if the service should be designated as the default in your configuration.

Label formats #

PDF10x15300DPI identifies a 10 × 15 cm PDF at 300 dpi, intended for dedicated self-adhesive label printers. PDFA4300dpi is the A4 PDF option. Other displayed formats (ZPL and DPL) are intended for compatible professional printing workflows. Confirm the format supported by your carrier connection before changing an existing setting.

Additional settings #

FieldWhat to enter
Allowed product codesProduct codes allowed for this account. Use only codes agreed with Chronopost; confirm the required syntax before entering multiple codes.
Return label by defaultText field for return settings. Ask support which value your workflow requires; the Colissimo form’s options do not automatically apply here.
Delivery notificationAvailable choices: blank or Email. Select Email if your workflow requires email notifications.
Shipping optionsAvailable choices: blank or IGNORERELAYNUMBERERRORS. Confirm the purpose of this technical option with support before enabling it.

Available dropdown choices #

The following labels are reproduced exactly as displayed in the application, including French product names. A blank entry is shown as “(blank)”; its effect depends on the field.

Default label format #

  • PDFA4300dpi
  • PDF10x15300DPI
  • ZPL10x15203dpi
  • ZPL10x15300dpi
  • ZPL10x10203dpi
  • ZPL10x10300dpi
  • DPL10x15300dpi
  • DPL10x15203dpi
  • DPL10x10203dpi
  • DPL10x10300dpi

Default service code #

  • (blank)
  • Chrono Retrait Bureau (00)
  • Chrono 13 H (01)
  • Chrono 10 H (02)
  • Chrono REP et Chrono REP DOM (Retour Express de Paiement) (09)
  • Chrono 18 H (16)
  • Chrono Express (17)
  • Chrono Agenda (20)
  • Chrono Premium (37)
  • Chrono Classic (Pays CEE en voie routière) (44)
  • Chrono Relais Europe (49)
  • Chrono 13 H BAL (Instance Points Relais et Poste) (58)
  • Chrono 8 H (75)
  • Chrono 9 H (76)
  • Chrono 12 H (77)
  • Chrono Temp 13 H (78)
  • Chrono Relais 9 H (80)
  • Chrono Relais 13 H (86)
  • Chrono 13 H Instance Poste (93)
  • Chrono 13 H (Remise pas de porte possible) (1F)
  • Chrono 18 H (Remise pas de porte possible) (1G)
  • Chrono Temp 10 H (1K)
  • Chrono Marchandises Dangereuses 13 H (1M)
  • Chrono Marchandises Dangereuses 18 H (1N)
  • Chrono Swap 13 H (1O)
  • Chrono Swap 18 H (1P)
  • Chrono 13 H Instance Agence (1S)
  • Chrono 13 H Instance Relais (1T)
  • Chrono 10 H sans instance Poste (1U)
  • Chrono 18 H Instance Agence (1V)
  • Chrono 13 H Livraison Collecte (1Y)
  • Chrono 8 H Médical (2A)
  • Chrono 9 H Médical (2B)
  • Chrono Fresh Precise (Rendez vous) (2E)
  • Chrono Freeze Precise (Rendez Vous) (2F)
  • Chrono 18 H (Livraison en boîte aux lettres) (2L)
  • Chrono 18 H (Livraison en boîte aux lettres, instance mixte) (2M)
  • Chrono Precise (Rendez Vous) (2O)
  • Chrono Fresh Same Day (2P)
  • Chrono Freeze Same Day (2Q)
  • Chrono Fresh 13H (2R)
  • Chrono Freeze 13H (2S)
  • Chrono Zengo 13 H (3J)
  • Chrono Zengo Relais 13 H (3K)
  • Chrono Fret Dom (3S)
  • Chrono Retour Europe (3T)
  • Chrono Fresh 10 H (3X)
  • Chrono Freeze 10 H (3Y)
  • Chrono 18 H (Instance relais) (3Z)
  • Chrono Same Day (4I)
  • Chrono Relais Dom (4P)
  • Chrono Direct (4Q)
  • Chrono Reverse 9 H (4R)
  • Chrono Reverse 10 H (4S)
  • Chrono Reverse 13 H (4T)
  • Chrono Reverse 18 H (4U)
  • Chrono Fresh 12 H (4V)
  • Chrono Freeze 12 H (4W)
  • Chrono Fresh Classic (4X)
  • Chrono Shop 2 Shop France (5E)
  • Chrono Shop 2 Shop Europe (5H)
  • Chrono Médical 13 H 15 25 C Température Dirigée (5I)
  • Chrono Médical 13 H 2 8 C Température Dirigée (5J)
  • Chrono Médical 10 H (8A)
  • Chrono Médical 13 H (8B)
  • Chrono Médical 18 H (8C)
  • Chrono Médical 10 H Thermosensible (8D)
  • Chrono Médical 13 H Thermosensible (8E)
  • Chrono Médical 18 H Thermosensible (8F)
  • Chrono Médical Marchandises Dangereuses 13 H (8G)
  • Chrono Médical Marchandises Dangereuses 18 H (8H)
  • Chrono Médical Marchandises Dangereuses 13 H Thermosensible (8I)
  • Chrono Médical Marchandises Dangereuses 18 H Thermosensible (8J)
  • 2Shop Direct (5X)
  • 2Shop Europe (6B)
  • 2Shop Retour (5Y)
  • 2Shop Retour Europe (6C)

Delivery notification #

  • (blank)
  • Email

Shipping options #

  • (blank)
  • IGNORERELAYNUMBERERRORS

5. Complete the default sender #

Enter the default sender under Default sender. These details are intended for use when no sender is provided in the order or through the API.

FieldWhat to enter
Company nameSender company name.
Address 1Street number and name.
Address 2 / Address 3Additional address details, if needed.
Default contact phoneSender contact phone number.
Contact personSender contact name.
Default contact emailSender contact email address.
Zip code / CityPostal code and city.
Country / Country ISO codeCountry and two-letter code, for example FRANCE and FR.

6. Save and check the connection #

Use Save to save the settings and Check connection to run the available connection check. If an error appears, review the account credentials and selected service, then contact AtomicSeller support with the exact error message if needed. Do not include passwords or secret keys.