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PREFERRED NEIGHBOR
Set up a preferred neighbor and never miss another parcel

  1. Private Customers
  2. Delivery services
  3. Delivery at home
  4. Preferred neighbour

Let us know about a preferred neighbor in your immediate vicinity who is willing to receive shipments for you when you're not home. The option is available for individual parcels or for all shipments. DHL Preferred delivery makes it happen.

Your benefits

  • Receive shipments even when you're not home
  • Parcels are delivered directly to your neighbor
  • You define who can receive your parcels

How it works

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1

Select a preferred neighbor

Provide information for a preferred neighbor in your immediate area who is willing to receive shipments for you when you're not home. You can modify your selection at any time in your customer account.

2

Delivery to neighbor

If no one answers the door at your home, then the parcel will be dropped off with your preferred neighbor.

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3

Receive notification

You'll be informed by email about the delivery to your neighbor. The deliverer will also put a notification slip in your mailbox.

Set a preferred neighbor now

Set a preferred neighbor for individual shipments: If you wish for only one parcel to be dropped off with a preferred neighbor, then choose the service directly in your parcel notification, track & trace or the DHL app.