Mail forwarding can seem straightforward, but there are a lot of details that the USPS doesn’t always make clear. Whether you’re moving, traveling, or just need to redirect your mail for a ...

Mail forwarding starts within 3–10 business days and lasts from 15 days to 1 year. After the period ends, USPS will return mail to senders for 6 months with your forwarding info attached.

Option 1: Select the Gear icon. Select View all > Mail > Forwarding. Enable forwarding, give an address, and check Keep messages. Option 2: Select Settings > View all > Mail > Rules. Add a new rule.