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Trace Email Source

Paste email headers to trace the routing path, extract IPs, and check authentication (SPF/DKIM/DMARC).

How to Trace an Email Source

Email headers contain a "Received" chain that logs every server the email passed through on its journey from sender to recipient. By analyzing these headers, you can identify the original sender's IP address and server, trace the routing path, and check authentication records (SPF, DKIM, DMARC) to verify the email's legitimacy. This is essential for investigating spam, phishing attempts, and email spoofing.