In an effort to make mail more secure, the USPS will restrict access to tracking information for packages. Currently, anyone who has a tracking number (not just the shipper or the recipient) can enter the number into the tracking tool on the USPS website and have complete visibility into the status of the shipped packaged. That will remain unchanged, but service providers that currently access tracking information through USPS APIs may have to jump through some hoops, and in some cases, may even have to pay fees to the Postal Service.
A USPS spokesperson confirmed to EcommerceBytes, “Consumers will continue to be able to check the status of packages on usps.com. There are no changes to how consumers look up package information – the ability to track and inquire about packages on our website is not restricted to shippers.”
