Now that you know the ins and outs of USPS Tracking, you can provide up-to-date shipping information to your customers, so they can stay abreast of the status of their package.
For help with USPS international tracking, read our blog post on how to best keep track of your USPS international shipments.
Unfortunately, tracking is not included with every international USPS product. You can set up email updates by tracking the package online at and clicking on “Email Updates.” Or if you prefer to be notified by text, you can go online and select text updates under “Available Actions.” What about tracking USPS international packages?
You and your customer can also be automatically notified of the package’s location each time it is scanned without having to input the information every time. On the delivery side, your customer can now provide specific delivery instructions when they’re not home, resulting in fewer stolen packages. This means more updates for you and your customer. The USPS has added over 263,000 new scanners since 2014, which has increased tracking from five to 13 possible scanning events. You can learn about all of the options on the USPS Insurance and Extra Services page. Can I get proof of delivery?Īlthough not included in the basic USPS Tracking service, you can pair a USPS Tracking product with an extra service to receive additional proof of delivery, such as a signature confirmation. If you printed your shipping label using Endicia, you can also check progress online at.
The chart below provides sample numbers for each service so that you can confirm which service you have selected. What does my USPS Tracking number look like?Įach USPS service has a different formatting system to distinguish it from others.