Online mail hold

Online mail hold, also known as mail forwarding or mail scanning, is a service offered by some online retailers and shipping companies that allows you to receive and manage your mail and packages online. Here's how it typically works:

1. You sign up for an online mail hold account with a provider, such as a shipping company or a mailbox rental service.
2. You provide your mailing address to the provider, and they set up a mailbox or a virtual mailbox for you.
3. When you receive mail or packages, the provider scans the contents and sends you a digital image of the item, along with any relevant tracking information.
4. You can then view the scanned images online and manage your mail and packages from anywhere with an internet connection.
5. You can choose to have the provider hold onto your mail and packages for a certain period of time, or you can have them forward the items to you at a later date.

Online mail hold services can be useful for people who:

• Are away from home for an extended period and need to receive mail and packages
• Have a busy schedule and don't have time to check their physical mailbox
• Need to receive packages that are too large or heavy to be delivered to their physical address
• Want to keep their physical address private or secure
• Need to receive mail and packages from multiple sources and want to manage them all in one place

Some popular online mail hold services include:

• Mailbox Forwarding: This service allows you to receive and manage your mail and packages online, with options for forwarding, scanning, and storage.
• EarthClassMail: This service offers mail scanning and forwarding, as well as package tracking and storage.
• ShipStation: This service allows you to manage your packages and mail online, with options for tracking, scanning, and forwarding.
• Virtual Mailbox: This service offers a virtual mailbox and mail scanning, with options for forwarding and storage.

When choosing an online mail hold service, consider the following factors:

• Fees: Check the fees associated with the service, including any setup fees, monthly fees, and per-item fees.
• Scanning and forwarding options: Make sure the service offers the scanning and forwarding options you need.
• Storage options: Check if the service offers storage options for your mail and packages, and what the fees are for storage.
• Customer service: Check the customer service options and reputation of the service provider.
• Security: Check the security measures in place to protect your mail and packages.