Mail Forwarding Guide
Mail forwarding allows you to have your mail sent to any address worldwide directly from your virtual mailbox. This guide covers everything you need to know.
Setting Up Forwarding
One-Time Forwarding
For individual mail items:
- Select the mail item from your dashboard
- Click "Forward"
- Enter the destination address
- Choose shipping method
- Confirm and pay
Automatic Forwarding
Set up automatic forwarding for all mail:
- Go to Settings > Mail Forwarding
- Add forwarding address
- Choose forwarding frequency (daily, weekly, monthly)
- Select shipping method
- Save preferences
Forwarding Options
Choose how your mail is forwarded:
- Standard Mail: Canada Post regular delivery (slower, cheaper)
- Priority Mail: Faster delivery with tracking
- Express Mail: Overnight delivery for urgent items
- International: Forward packages to addresses outside Canada via trusted carriers
Package Forwarding
For parcels and larger items, our package forwarding service offers carrier comparison to help you save on cross-border delivery. Your chosen carrier handles customs clearance for international shipments.
Other Mail Actions
Before forwarding, consider using mail scanning to view contents first. You can also request secure shredding for unwanted items, recycling, or long-term storage.
Forwarding Costs
Forwarding costs include:
- Postage based on weight and destination
- Handling fee (varies by plan)
- Optional insurance
See pricing details for current rates.
Best Practices
- Update forwarding addresses promptly
- Use automatic forwarding for regular delivery
- Consider forwarding frequency to save costs
- Track forwarded packages
Learn how the full process works or visit setting up mail forwarding for more details.
