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    FAQ about Canada Post personal accounts

    FAQ about personal accounts

    Why create a Canada Post personal account?

    You can access a range of features and services from your computer or mobile device at any time with a Canada Post personal account.

    1. Manage your profile settings and update your information and preferences as needed.
    2. Track packages to monitor the status of your deliveries in real-time and review your tracking history for reference.
    3. Unlock free, exclusive signed in services and premium features available only to personal account holders, such as automatic tracking, FlexDelivery™, delivery notifications and Photo Delivery confirmation.
    4. Access your order history for Mail Forwarding, Hold Mail and Shop orders.
    5. Manage your promotional subscriptions to ensure you receive communications tailored to your interests.
    What is included in the Canada Post personal account home page?

    The home page offers convenience and control of key Canada Post features and services such as:

    • Mail Forwarding, Hold Mail, Ship Online and quick access to tools
    • Quick access to your profile and subscribed services
    • An activity feed with tracking updates and status updates to your Mail Forwarding or Hold Mail services (if applicable)
    How do I update my profile information and notification preferences?

    Navigate to the "Manage my settings" section or navigate to your username and select “My Profile” from the drop-down menu.

    Activity feed questions

    How does the activity feed work?

    The activity feed displays the following:

    • Most recently tracked packages that are tracked manually by you or through the automatic tracking service
    • Mail Forwarding and/or Hold Mail service status updates (if applicable)
    • Recommended options relating to services you are subscribed to (if applicable)
    • Recommended services that you are not already signed up for
    How can I delete a specific activity from my feed?

    Only tracked packages can be deleted from your activity feed by clicking the three dots on the right and selecting “remove from feed”. Should you wish to track them again, you can manually enter the tracking number in the Track tool.

    How far back can I see my tracked packages in my activity feed?

    The home page of your personal account displays packages in your track list that are currently on the way as well as tracked packages that were delivered within the past 3 calendar days.

    I don’t see all my tracked packages. Can I still access my full track list?

    Yes, you can access your full list of tracked packages by clicking on “Track History” from the navigation at the top of your screen. On a mobile device, click on “Track” in the bottom navigation to see your full list.

    How can I rename packages or remove them from my feed?

    Click on the three dots in the right hand-side of your tracked package and select either “Rename package” or “Remove from feed”.

    How do I delete the promotional cards in my feed?

    Currently, there isn't an option available to delete the promotional cards. If you sign up for a promoted service, the card will no longer be shown.

    Shop orders and services questions

    Where can I find my Shop orders?

    Navigate to top of the page, click on your username and select “My Shop orders” from the drop-down menu.

    Where can I find my Mail Forwarding/Hold Mail order?

    If you purchased the service online, you can find your order in 3 spots:

    • At the top of the page under “Mail services”
    • On the right-hand side of the page under “Manage your mail”
    • In your activity feed underneath your Tracked items, if applicable

    If you purchased the service at the post office, navigate to the right-hand side of the page under “Manage your mail” and click “Add to your Canada Post account”.

    How do I manage my automatic tracking service?

    You can find the option to manage your automatic tracking service in 2 spots:

    • At the top of the page, click on your username and select “My Profile” from the drop-down menu. You can select “Auto-tracking package notifications”, “Delivery safe drop location” or “Names for auto-tracking”.
    • On the right-hand side of the page under “Automatic tracking” or “Manage profile”.
    How do I manage my FlexDelivery locations?

    You can manage your FlexDelivery locations by finding “FlexDelivery” on the right-hand side of the page and selecting “Manage pick-up locations”.

    I have no tracked packages or subscribed services. How do I get started?

    To get started with tracking a package, enter a tracking number and stay informed every step of the way. You can also sign up for our free automatic tracking service and we’ll automatically add packages to your signed-in track list, so you can track all your Canada Post deliveries in one convenient location.