Make Sure Your USPS Password Is Compliant by July 30
Sellers who have a USPS.com account to perform certain tasks such as scheduling carrier pickups, ordering free supplies, or handling customer returns must ensure their passwords are compliant with a new policy that takes effect on July 30, 2026. The changes to the USPS password policy are intended to strengthen security, improve customer experience, and […]
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who have a USPS. com account to perform certain tasks such as scheduling carrier pickups, ordering free supplies, or handling customer returns must ensure their passwords are compliant with a new policy that takes effect on July 30, 2026.
The changes to the USPS password policy are intended to strengthen security, improve customer experience, and reinforce trust.
The new requirements are as follows: Your password cannot be the same as your username It must be a minimum of 8 characters It must contain one lowercase character, one uppercase character and one number It cannot contain more than 2 characters repeated consecutively Beginning July 30th, account holders who log in to USPS.
com will be prompted to change their password if it does not meet the new password requirements. USPS explained: “To update your password, log in to your USPS. com account, navigate to Account Preferences, and select the option to edit your login credentials. Customers will need to enter their current password before creating a new one.”
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