The US Postal Service has announced that it is introducing a new notification feature that allows customers to view, track, and manage the delivery of their packages online. The new service is known as USPS Informed Delivery only available to eligible residential addresses and customers can be linked to USPS mobile App, USPS account, or customer email address where they will be able to receive delivery notifications.
Overview of USPS informed delivery
How to sign in to USPS Informed Delivery?
A customer in need of USPS Informed Delivery needs to visit https://informeddelivery.usps.com/ and sign up for an account for free. The email address provided will be assessed for eligibility once approved, the customer logs in to their USPS account if they have one or create a USPS account if they do not have one.
Informed Delivery provides an easy way for customers to enroll in their account and receive important account management information. By providing their username, password, contact information and security questions, customers can ensure their account is protected and secure.
Eligibility
USPS provides its customers with eligibility criteria for them to qualify for the Informed Delivery feature. The eligible criteria include, that a customer must live in a USPS-eligible location, they should be able to verify their identity, and have a uniquely coded mailbox.
Means of Informed Delivery notifications delivery
Customers who have opted into Informed Delivery receive daily notifications of their package delivery from Monday through Saturday, excluding Sundays and federal holidays. A new Informed Delivery customer will start receiving notifications within three business days of signing up to the feature. ..
Viewing package in Informed Delivery
The US Postal Service scans the exterior of packages to determine if they are for delivery to the customer. If the package is determined to be for delivery, an email is sent with images of the package and information about how to view or select packages for delivery. The customer can see their package tracking number, customer name, and date of package delivery on the email.
Sorting items in USPS Informed Delivery
Green: The package has been scanned and is in the process of being delivered. Yellow: The package has been scanned and is being processed for delivery. Red: The package has been delivered, but there may be a delay in receiving it. Blue: The package has been delivered and there is no delay in receiving it. ..
Package Red: There is an action required on this package. ..
Advantages
This service is free of charge for customers who need to access it at no additional cost to their shipping fees. It is safe as it provides customers with a secure dashboard that protects all the information they have provided to USPS. The dashboard also includes email and text notifications for tracking their package delivery status. Customers can use this service to plan another date and date for redelivery of their package or leave instructions if they won’t be available on the scheduled delivery date.
Conclusion
The USPS Informed Delivery feature allows customers to manage their packages delivery, giving them control and assurance of their package’s shipping progress. This is a very handy feature for customers, as it gives them peace of mind and assurance that their package is on its way. The feature is especially helpful for customers who want to be prepared for the package’s arrival on the scheduled date. ..
The USPS Informed Delivery feature is only available for residential addresses.
USPS uses USPSInformeddelivery@email.informeddelivery.usps.com to send email notifications to customers about their mail delivery status. ..
If a customer shares a mailbox with someone else, they will receive all the email notifications for packages to the mailbox even if the customer’s account is not associated with that person’s email address.
The United States Postal Service does not charge for redelivery.
USPS offers the Informed Delivery feature, which allows customers to designate someone else to pick up their package. This can be helpful if the customer is not available to pick up the package themselves.
