The free service sends you alerts for all new mail and provides images of the front of envelopes. It's easy to set up and use USPS Informed Delivery -- and we'll break down exactly how to do it.

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As life moves online, the amount of bills and junk mail in our mailboxes is fast approaching 100 percent. However, on occasion, you can still get a random letter from Mom or an Amazon Prime delivery.

USPS told WSAZ they are now encouraging customers to register for Informed Delivery. It’s a free service that allows you to see digital images of your incoming mail before it gets delivered.

USPS Informed Delivery is a free mail-tracking service that automatically scans your incoming mail, including your paper tax refund check. Jeremy Poland/Getty Images ...

That includes an email to preview mail and packages, pictures of your incoming letter-sized mail, and the ability to track and manage any packages. You can sign up for USPS’ Informed Delivery by ...