Track ups package by name and address

For orders being delivered through UPS, you can track your package directly on their website. You can also elect to receive updates on your package, manage incoming packages, and file a claim if your package has been lost or damaged. Here's how it's done.

How to track a UPS order on the UPS website

1. Go to the UPS website.

2. Click the "Quick Start" tab.

3. Enter your tracking number in the box under "Track," then click the arrow icon. Alternatively, you can search for your package using a reference number by clicking "Track by Reference Number" on the Tracking page.

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Enter your tracking number under the "Quick Start" tab.Abigail Abesamis Demarest/Business Insider

4. Check the status of your package. Here, you can see an overview or a detailed view of your shipment progress.

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Your delivery status will appear on the next page.Abigail Abesamis Demarest/Business Insider

How to track a UPS order using UPS My Choice

UPS My Choice members can make additional changes to a delivery. Membership is free and includes basic features like delivery alerts, "leave at" instructions, and the option to leave your package with a neighbor. Enhanced services like delivering your package on another day and delivering to another address are available on demand for a fee — a paid premium membership includes all enhanced services.

1. Go to the UPS website.

2. Click the "UPS My Choice" tab, then click "Track and Manage Home Deliveries."

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Click "Track and Manage Home Deliveries."Abigail Abesamis Demarest/Business Insider

3. Sign up for UPS My Choice or log in to your account.

4. In the "My Delivery Planner" section, select the tracking number of a shipment to view tracking details.

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Track details of specific packages in the "My Delivery Planner" section.Abigail Abesamis Demarest/Business Insider

5. Check the status of your package.

How to contact UPS for package issues

1. Go to the UPS website. Scroll down to the "Customer Service" section and click "Help and Support Center."

2. Write your question for the UPS Virtual Assistant in the chat box, then click "Ask Now."

3. Alternatively, navigate to the "Claims Support" page.

4. Start a claim for a lost or damaged package. UPS defines a lost package as one that "has not been delivered 24 hours after the expected delivery date and time."

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Abigail Abesamis Demarest is a contributing writer for Insider based in New York. She loves a good glazed donut and nerdy deep dives into the science of food and how it's made. 

To track a package without a tracking number through UPS, visit UPS's website and register for a UPS My Choice account, then use the provided dashboard tools to locate your package. If you're tracking a package through USPS, sign up for Informed Delivery on the USPS website and use the portal to track your items. For FedEx packages, sign up for a Delivery Manager account on FedEx's website and use your account to track a package. For tips on what to do if you suspect your package is lost, read on!

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Whether you're receiving one package or shipping hundreds, UPS Tracking provides insight about your shipment's status all along its journey. You'll feel confident and have peace of mind knowing that you have the most up-to-date information when you use our enhanced tracking options.

UPS Tracking offers several ways to track, and provides convenient ways to stay informed of current status, unexpected delays, and ultimately the delivery of your shipment.

Note

*Additional transportation charges may apply if outside original delivery area.
**SurePost packages are upgraded to UPS Ground, which are delivered by UPS, not the U.S. Postal Service. After upgrading, members can use My Choice to manage these packages.
***Premium members get two free confirmed 2-hour delivery window requests per year. A fee will be charged for additional requests. Members are charged an additional fee for each confirmed 2-hour delivery window request.
† There is no charge for members with a UAP Preference to redirect all packages directly to a UPS Access Point location

Can you track UPS package by address?

Click the “Tracking” tab on the top of the page. This will show you a list of all the packages that are being sent and received by UPS to or from your address. UPS will associate any packages using your address to your account so that you can track them.

Can I track a package by my address and name?

Can you track a package by name? By setting up an Informed Delivery service with your USPS account, you can track your packages. Another option is to use the USPS Tracking Number included when you mail a parcel. You can't track a package with a name.

Can I track a package without a tracking number UPS?

If you do not have your tracking number, reach out to the sender for more information about your delivery. If you do not have a tracking number for your package, you can track your package on the UPS package tracker using a reference number, package ID, or US Postal Service IMPB.

Can I track a USPS package without a tracking number?

The Postal Service cannot track or locate an item without the tracking number. What does a USPS Tracking® label look like? The tracking number is the series of numbers under the barcode.