How to hold your mail online

There are several ways to hold your mail online, also known as mail forwarding or mail scanning services. Here are a few options:

  1. USPS Hold Mail: The United States Postal Service (USPS) offers a service called "Hold Mail" that allows you to temporarily hold your mail at your local post office while you're away. You can sign up online or by visiting your local post office.
  2. General Delivery: The USPS also offers a service called "General Delivery" that allows you to receive mail and packages at a post office without a street address. You can sign up online or by visiting your local post office.
  3. Mail Forwarding Services: There are several private companies that offer mail forwarding services, such as:
    • EarthClassMail: This service scans and emails your mail, and you can access it online.
    • Mailbox Forwarding: This service scans and emails your mail, and you can access it online.
    • The UPS Store: This service offers mail forwarding and scanning, and you can access it online.
  4. Virtual Mailbox Services: Some virtual mailbox services, such as:
    • EarthClassMail: This service offers a virtual mailbox that scans and emails your mail, and you can access it online.
    • Mailbox Forwarding: This service offers a virtual mailbox that scans and emails your mail, and you can access it online.
    • Virtual Mailbox: This service offers a virtual mailbox that scans and emails your mail, and you can access it online.

To use these services, you typically need to:

  1. Sign up for the service online or by visiting a post office or store.
  2. Provide your mailing address and any relevant information.
  3. Set up your account and choose your preferred method of mail forwarding (e.g., scanning and emailing, holding at a post office, etc.).
  4. Receive your mail at the designated address, which will be scanned and emailed to you or held at a post office for pickup.

Keep in mind that some services may have fees associated with them, and you should review the terms and conditions before signing up.