HotSnail Guides

Practical, step-by-step guides for redirecting, scanning and forwarding your mail while you live, travel or run a business from anywhere in the world. New guides added regularly.

May 31, 2026

How to keep your home address off public business records in Australia

A step-by-step guide for sole traders and small company operators who want to keep their home address off the ABR, business invoices, bank accounts, domain registrations and other public-facing business records.

May 29, 2026

How to receive and manage government mail from overseas: a guide for Australians abroad

Step-by-step guide for Australians abroad: how to set up a virtual mailbox as your permanent Australian address and stay on top of ATO, Medicare, Centrelink, super and council mail from anywhere in the world.

May 27, 2026

How to use a virtual mailbox in Australia: a complete setup guide

Step-by-step walkthrough of setting up and using a virtual mailbox in Australia: account creation, identity verification, address updates, AutoAction settings and daily mail management.

May 23, 2026

How to change your address in Australia: complete checklist for every institution

A complete, ordered checklist for notifying the ATO, Medicare, banks, super funds, share registries, state licensing, utilities and more when you change your address in Australia.

May 22, 2026

How to manage your mail when selling your home and moving house in Australia

A step-by-step checklist for handling mail during the gap between settlement and moving into your new home - ATO, banks, redirects, parcels and more.

May 22, 2026

How to set up mail forwarding before going overseas long term

Seven step setup guide for redirecting your Australian mail before a long stint abroad. Covers ATO, Medicare, banks, super and family mail.