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How Do I Inspect the Header of an Email?

On Gmail Open the email, click the three-dot menu, and select Show original. You’ll see the complete email header. Just click Copy to clipboard to copy it.

On Outlook You have to open the email and go to File → Properties. In that section, look for Internet headers, then copy the header information shown.

On Yahoo Mail Open the email you want to check, click the More options menu,and select View Raw Message. Copy the complete header displayed on the page.

On Apple Mail Open the email in Apple Mail and select View → Message → All Headers. In that, you can then view and copy the header information for analysis.

On Webmail Open the email in your hosting webmail and click the down arrow or three-dot menu in the top-right corner. Select Show Source & copy the header.

When Should You Analyze an Email Header?

To investigate a suspicious or unexpected email
To check whether an email may be spoofed

To troubleshoot email delivery problems
To understand an email's delivery path

To verify SPF, DKIM, or DMARC results
To identify mail servers involved in delivery

What Does Our Email Header Analyzer Check?

Sender & Recipient Information

With our Email header analyzer, get a clear view of who sent the email, who received it, and the addresses associated with the message. This can help you spot anything unusual in the sender or recipient details.

Received Headers

See the route your email took before reaching your inbox. The received headers show the mail servers it passed through, helping you understand where the message came from and how it was delivered.

SPF, DKIM and DMARC

Check the email’s SPF, DKIM, and DMARC results in one place. These authentication checks can help you understand whether the sender’s domain was properly verified and whether the email passed important security checks.

Message Timestamps

With our Email header analyzer, you can see when the email was sent, received, and processed by different mail servers. Comparing these timestamps can help you understand the email’s delivery time and identify unusual delays.

Mail Server Details

With our mail header analyzer, you will see the mail servers involved in handling the email, along with available server information. This gives you a better idea of which systems delivered the message.

Potential Spoofing Indicators

Check the email header for inconsistencies that may raise a red flag. Differences in sender details, authentication results, or server information can sometimes point to a spoofed or suspicious email.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Email Header Analyzer

What is an Email Header Analyzer?

An Email Header Analyzer helps you read and understand the technical information hidden in an email header. It can show details about the email’s sender, delivery path, mail servers, timestamps, and authentication results.

How do I analyze an email header?

Copy the complete email header from your email client or webmail and paste it into the Email Header Analyzer. The tool processes the header and presents the available technical details in an easier-to-understand format.

Can an email header help detect spoofing?

Yes, an email header can provide useful clues when investigating a potentially spoofed email. Checking the sender details, authentication results, and mail server information can help identify inconsistencies that may require further investigation.

How can I check SPF, DKIM, and DMARC from an email header?

You can paste the complete email header into the analyzer to check the available SPF, DKIM, and DMARC authentication results. These results can help you understand whether the email passed important sender verification checks.

Can I use an email header to troubleshoot delivery problems?

Yes. Header information can help you see when an email was sent and received, which servers handled it, and whether authentication or delivery issues occurred along the way.