Postal service tracking mail

The joys of tracking your mail!

The United States Postal Service (USPS) offers a variety of ways to track your mail and packages. Here are some of the most common methods:

  1. Track & Confirm: This is a free service that allows you to track your mail and packages online. You can enter your tracking number and get updates on the status of your shipment.
  2. USPS Tracking: This is a paid service that provides more detailed tracking information, including the ability to track packages in real-time. You can sign up for USPS Tracking on the USPS website.
  3. Informed Delivery: This is a free service that allows you to receive digital previews of your mail and packages, including photos of the front of each piece. You can also track your packages and receive notifications when they are delivered.
  4. Package Intercept: This is a paid service that allows you to redirect a package to a different address or hold it at a local post office for pickup.
  5. Signature Confirmation: This is a paid service that requires the recipient to sign for the package upon delivery.

To track your mail or package using the USPS website, follow these steps:

  1. Go to the USPS website at usps.com.
  2. Click on the "Track & Confirm" tab at the top of the page.
  3. Enter your tracking number in the "Track a Package" box.
  4. Click on the "Track" button.
  5. You will be taken to a page that displays the status of your package, including the delivery date, time, and location.

You can also track your mail or package using the USPS mobile app, which is available for both iOS and Android devices.

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