How to opt in to holiday package tracking in Gmail

It's no secret that the most wonderful time of the year can also be the busiest. From organizing schedules and travel plans to finding the perfect gift, the holidays can clutter even the most organized inboxes. That's why this season we're highlighting features to help you simplify the holiday swirl - including this tip on how to avoid email overload and easily keep track of gifts and packages in the mail.

Whether you enable package tracking from your new summary cards or want to opt-in before your packages are on their way, we'll show you how right from your Gmail account.

For years, summary cards in Gmail have put key details about things like events, bills and travel updates right at the top of your emails. Our latest update is tailored for the giving (and shipping) season, offering real-time updates on your holiday purchases and a button to quickly opt in to package tracking - which brings the latest shipment information from most major U.S. shipping carriers right into Gmail - with one click.

To opt in, just click "Allow" on the bottom of the summary card.