Track Amazon Package On A Computer or Phone: Amazon has developed into a well-oiled package delivery machine, sending over a million shipments each day on a daily basis.
And keeping track of those parcels has become a science.
On a computer or mobile device, you may quickly check the status of your item and, in many circumstances, see where your delivery is on a map in real-time.
Here’s all you need to know about tracking Amazon shipments as they make their way to your door.
How to track an Amazon package on a computer
1. In a browser on your Mac or PC, go to the Amazon website and make sure you’re logged in to your account.
2. Click Returns & Orders at the top-right of the webpage.
3. On the Your Orders page, find the order you want to track and then click Track package.
4. You’ll see the order status, including the estimated arrival date.
How to track an Amazon package on the mobile app
To track an order on an Android or iOS device, first download the Amazon mobile app and log in to your account.
1. Open the Amazon app on your phone.
2. Tap the three-line icon, located at the top-left on Android and bottom-right on iOS.
3. Tap Your Orders (if you’re using Android) or Orders (on iPhone).
4. Look through the list of orders. You should be able to see which products have been delivered already, as well as the expected delivery date for those that have not yet arrived. Tap the item to learn more.
5. You’ll see the order status, including the estimated arrival date.
Quick tip: You may indicate where the box should be placed, the security code to access your building, and other details by clicking Update delivery instructions on the delivery details page, whether you’re reading your purchase on a computer or a mobile device.
Using the Amazon tracking map
In many situations, you may track your package’s exact position on the day of delivery.
You can check where it is on a map and get a status update that tells you how many stops it is from your location.
There are several ways to get to the tracking map:
- Follow the instructions in the preceding section to get the tracking information for your delivery on your mobile app.
- Tap the delivery notification on your phone.
- In the delivery notification email, click Track your package.
Important: Only shipments delivered by Amazon’s own delivery service will be shown on the Amazon tracking map.
The Amazon delivery map isn’t available if it’s being delivered by a standard carrier like FedEx, UPS, or USPS, however the delivery service may offer its own delivery map instead.
Missing tracking information
It might be aggravating to discover that an Amazon delivery has no tracking information or that the tracking information is outdated and inaccurate.
It’s a good idea to wait one or two days after the expected delivery date has passed before reporting the shipment as missing.
The following are the most typical reasons why your tracking data is missing or incorrect:
- The package might have reached a regional hub. The initial scan for a package may not happen until it reaches at a regional hub near the destination in some instances, such as when there is a high shipping volume. When this happens, you may not have access to tracking information until the delivery date approaches.
- Tracking is not available. Some shipments, such as Standard International, are not trackable, and you will not be able to view tracking information prior to arrival.
- Tracking delays. Updates to the tracking database are occasionally delayed due to logistical issues. This will cause a delay in the availability of tracking information.
- Seller didn’t provide tracking info. Because Marketplace vendors may not supply Amazon with tracking information, some items sold via Amazon Marketplace may be missing tracking information.
Third-party apps for tracking packages
While Amazon’s own order monitoring tools can keep you up to date on your delivery status, you might want to consider utilising a third-party app instead.
Third-party applications provide the advantage of aggregating tracking information for all major delivery services in one interface, allowing you to check the status of all your inbound (and outgoing) items at a glance without switching apps.
This is especially useful if you work with FedEx, UPS, or other providers outside of Amazon on a regular basis.
The following are some of the most popular third-party package monitoring apps:
- Parcel can track shipments from 300 local and international delivery firms, including Amazon Logistics, and is accessible for both iOS and Android. Although the app is free, several capabilities (such as monitoring more than three deliveries at once) need a $3 annual membership.
- Deliveries supports dozens of delivery services from all of the main US domestic carriers, including Apple and Amazon Logistics, and is accessible for iOS and Android. One of the most fascinating aspects of the software is its ability to add anticipated delivery dates to your calendar automatically. The app is free, however full access to all of the app’s features needs a $5 per year membership.
- ParcelTrack is a parcel tracking app for iOS and Android that supports over 60 different delivery providers. The software is free, but you must subscribe for $3 per year to activate all of the tracking capabilities. It provides “delivery predictions,” which anticipate arrival timeframes based on information supplied by carriers, in addition to normal tracking.
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