I never thought I’d delete my UPS account it had been part of my digital life for years. It started when I launched my first eCommerce side hustle during college.
I used UPS daily to ship packages to clients across multiple territories, and at one point, I even geeked out over their alternative fuel vehicles and massive global brand.
But then, things changed.
The business wound down. My use of UPS dropped from “every single day” to “maybe once a month.” Eventually, I forgot my login credentials entirely. That led to a weird kind of digital limbo. My account sat there, inactive, collecting metaphorical dust.
And that’s when I started to worry.
I Got a Wake-Up Call After a Phishing Email
One morning, I received a super convincing phishing email. It claimed to be from UPS subject line: “Failed Delivery Notification.” It had all the right branding. The tracking numbers even looked real. But it wasn’t.
It freaked me out. Not because I clicked anything I didn’t but because it made me realize: my dormant UPS account was vulnerable. And I wasn’t alone.
According to recent research, over 78 percent of people forget passwords within 90 days of inactivity. That stat hit close to home.
I was one of those people. Worse, I’d used the same password for a few older accounts a classic mistake that makes it simpler for outsiders or even criminals to tap into other parts of your digital life.
Why I Regret Not Deleting It Sooner
Here’s what nobody tells you: keeping old accounts can backfire. Here’s what I learned the hard way:
- Inactive accounts are rarely checked, making them a perfect target for data attacks.
- If it gets hacked, your confidential information (and yes, even your credit card) might be at risk.
- It opens doors to spam, illicit expenditures, or phishing scams like the one I narrowly escaped.
So, I finally did it I decided to delete my UPS account.
Here’s Exactly How I Deleted My UPS Account
The process was surprisingly easy but had a few annoying quirks. Here’s how it went down:
- I went to ups.com and clicked the login button in the top right corner.
- After signing in (thanks to a lucky password guess), I clicked on my username to open the drop-down.
- I selected “My Information,” then clicked “Delete My Profile” located awkwardly at the top right side of the screen.
- A pop-up notification appeared asking for confirmation.
- I hit “Yes, Cancel Registration” and got a final note saying I’d receive a confirmation email.
Simple? Technically, yes. But emotionally? It felt final a little sad even.
But… What Happens After You Delete Your Account?
If you’re wondering whether you’ll lose access to all your shipping, monitoring, or billing information the answer is yes. You lose everything:
- All past shipment history
- Payment details and billing records
- Any earned discounts, special offers, or account perks
- Access to support for any ongoing deliveries
It’s like hitting a hard reset. That’s why they warn you it’s a permanent action. No “undo” button. So if you’re not totally sure, you can just deactivate the account instead.
One Annoying Issue: Forgotten Passwords Make It Worse
Before I managed to log in, I almost gave up. That’s because of the classic “forgot password” loop. It’s frustrating, especially when the password reset link doesn’t show up immediately.
If you’re stuck here, don’t panic:
- Use the UPS website’s reset procedure
- Or better yet, contact customer support they actually helped more than I expected
But still not being able to access your account when you’re trying to close it? Annoying.
What If You Still Want to Keep the Account?
There’s an option but it’s not ideal. You can keep the account inactive and just open another one. Some people do this to preserve past data while starting fresh with a new login.
But if you ask me, that’s just digital clutter waiting to get compromised.
Bonus: Things I Googled Before Deleting My UPS Account
Honestly, I went down a rabbit hole before finally deleting mine. I searched for things like:
- How to cancel UPS subscription
- Can I remove a UPS label?
- Are UPS accounts free?
- Can you retrieve account information after deleting?
If you’re like me, these questions will haunt you before you click delete. So let me help:
- Yes, UPS accounts are entirely free
- No, you cannot retrieve info once it’s gone
- Yes, you can have multiple UPS accounts, but… why?
Final Thoughts: Was It Worth It?
Absolutely.
Deleting my UPS account gave me peace of mind, reduced my digital footprint, and closed a chapter I didn’t realize was still open. It made me rethink every online service I’ve ever signed up for.
So if you’re holding on to an old UPS account “just in case” ask yourself: is it really worth the risk?
Let me know if you’ve ever deleted an old account or plan to. What pushed you over the edge? I’d love to hear your thoughts.
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