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Want to track an email and uncover its origin? Email headers contain valuable technical information that helps you trace the source of an email, including finding the sender's IP address. Use our tool to perform an in-depth email lookup and analyse the origins of any suspicious messages.

To obtain information about the sender, copy the email headers into the field below



How to Track an Email Using Headers?

Email headers are technical details sent along with your message. They contain information about the email’s route, the servers it passed through, and the sender’s IP address. Analysing headers is an effective way to trace emails, verify their authenticity, and detect fraudulent attempts.

Follow these steps to find and analyse email headers. These instructions work with most email services and clients:

  1. Open the email you want to trace.
  2. Look for the "More options" or "Settings" menu (usually represented by three dots, a gear icon, or similar).
  3. Select options like "View Original," "Show Headers," or "Message Source" to display the email headers.
  4. Copy the displayed details—these are the email headers you can use to track the email.

Track Email

For instance, in Gmail, to track an email:

  • Open the email.
  • Click on the three vertical dots in the top-right corner.
  • Select "Show Original".

Additionally, use our tools to check the sender's IP address or perform an email lookup for detailed information about the email’s origin.

Key Functions in Email Clients

Different email clients may use varying names for header functions. Here are some examples:

  • Outlook: "File > Properties > Internet Headers".
  • Yahoo Mail: "More > View Raw Message".
  • Apple Mail: "View > Message > All Headers".
  • Gmail: "Show Original".
  • Other clients: Look for options related to headers or the message source.

To further analyse the sender’s reliability, use our domain verification tool.

What Can Email Headers Reveal?

Email headers provide valuable insights for email tracking and verification. Key data includes:

  • Sender’s IP Address: Locate the server’s geographic location.
  • Server Chain: (Received) Trace the route of the email through various servers.
  • Message-ID: A unique email identifier useful for tracking.
  • Sending and Receiving Times: Identify delays or possible tampering.
  • Mail Client Information: Find out which device or application sent the email.
  • Anti-Spam Checks: See spam detection results for the email.

This data helps you analyse emails for suspicious activity. For example, verify the online store mentioned in the email, or perform an email lookup to confirm the sender.

Why Is It Important to Track Emails?

Email fraud is a growing concern. Cybercriminals often spoof senders or send fake messages to obtain sensitive information. Tracking emails and analysing headers can help you:

  • Identify phishing attacks and fraudulent emails.
  • Verify the authenticity of senders and email sources.
  • Trace the sender’s IP address and the server chain.
  • Analyse delivery delays or issues.

Analysing email headers is one of the most effective ways to protect yourself from fraud and enhance online security.