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Answers to the most frequently asked questions.

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General

What is ProxyHub?▾

ProxyHub is a digital mailbox service. You receive a German receiving address where your letters and packages are delivered. We accept them, photograph the envelope, and show you everything in the portal. You decide per shipment what should happen: scan, forward, or destroy.

How does ProxyHub work?▾

You register, receive a receiving address, and use it when placing orders. We accept your mail, photograph the envelope, and notify you. You then decide with a click: open and scan, forward, or destroy.

Who uses ProxyHub?▾

Privacy-conscious online shoppers, digital nomads, frequent travelers, freelancers, and small teams. Everyone who needs a reliable German address without giving away their private address.

Can I try ProxyHub for free?▾

Yes. The Flex plan is permanently free. No base fee, no minimum term. You only pay for actions you actually use.

Can I use ProxyHub in other countries?▾

Yes. Your receiving address is always in Germany, but you can access your portal from anywhere in the world and request forwarding.

Can I use ProxyHub in Switzerland?▾

Yes. You order to your German ProxyHub address and have letters and packages forwarded to Switzerland.

Can I use ProxyHub in Austria?▾

Yes. Same as Switzerland: German receiving address, forwarding to Austria.

Can I use ProxyHub as an address for service of documents (for example in a legal notice or imprint)?▾

Yes, this is available as an add-on. It requires proof of identity and a written authorisation to receive mail on your behalf. You can see which plans include the add-on in our price list.

Letters & Packages

How often are my letters scanned?▾

Envelopes are photographed immediately upon arrival. Contents are scanned once you trigger the 'Open & Scan' action.

Is the content of letters always fully scanned?▾

Yes. We scan all pages of the letter content in high resolution.

Can I pick up my shipments from you?▾

We currently don't offer pickup. Shipments can be forwarded or destroyed.

What do I need to consider when setting up mail forwarding?▾

You need a valid delivery address in your profile. Forwards are bundled as bulk forwards: several letters per order. You can also forward several parcels together, and we repack them into one carton, plus repacking.

What is the address of my digital mailbox?▾

Your personal receiving address can be found in the dashboard under 'Receive'. It is generated when you create your first recipient.

How is my mail stored?▾

Letters are stored dry and securely. The storage period depends on your plan (see the pricing table). After that, we destroy the letters securely and with documentation.

How are my packages stored?▾

The free storage period depends on your plan (see the pricing table). After that, a daily storage fee per parcel applies, calculated per day until you forward it. So you can leave parcels with us and forward them whenever it suits you. We remind you before the free period ends.

How can I change the recipient name of my mailbox?▾

You can create new recipients at any time. The number depends on your plan.

How are documents with seals scanned (e.g. notary and court documents)?▾

We scan all documents carefully. For sealed documents, we first scan the envelope and you decide whether it should be opened.

Are there extra fees per scan or per destruction, or is that included in the subscription?▾

Destruction is free in all plans. Scans are included depending on the plan or billed per unit.

Costs

Can I pay for everything with my credit balance?▾

You can pay all service fees and subscription costs from your credit balance. Shipping labels cannot be paid from the credit balance yet. For a forwarding order you therefore still need to go through checkout.

What is included in the Flex plan?▾

Unlimited mail intake, envelope scanning, 1 recipient. No base fee. Actions like Open & Scan, forwards, and package forwards are billed per unit.

Is there a monthly base fee or do I only pay per letter?▾

With the Flex plan, you pay no base fee, only unit prices for actions. From Advanced onwards, there is a monthly fee with included services.

Does opening and scanning letter contents cost extra?▾

In the Flex plan yes, billed as a unit price (see the pricing table). Higher plans include scans, beyond that lower unit prices apply.

What costs arise if I want an original physically sent to me?▾

Unit prices for mail bulk forward or package forward apply, plus postage.

What are the fees for long-term archiving of originals?▾

We store letters free of charge for the period your plan includes (see the pricing table). From the Advanced plan you can archive individual letters in the portal; after the free storage period an archive fee per day and letter applies (see the pricing table). Parcels are stored free for the period your plan includes, after that a daily storage fee per parcel applies (see the pricing table).

Is professional destruction of my documents included in the price?▾

Yes, destruction is included free of charge in all plans.

Are there hidden costs for setup or a mail forwarding order?▾

No. No setup fees, no minimum term. A mail forwarding order with Deutsche Post must be set up by you yourself.

Can I switch between the Flex and Professional plan at any time?▾

Yes, upgrade anytime. Downgrade at the next billing month. No penalties.

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