Can we find the ip address of the received mail
A great question!
In general, it's not possible to determine the IP address of the sender's device that sent the email, as email protocols like SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Agent) and MTA (Mail Transfer Agent) don't typically log or store the IP address of the sender's device.
However, there are a few scenarios where you might be able to find the IP address of the sender's device:
- Email headers: When an email is sent, the sender's email client or server adds headers to the email that contain information about the sender, including the IP address of the sending device. These headers are usually stored in the email's header section. You can view the email headers using an email client or an email viewer like Microsoft Outlook or Mozilla Thunderbird. Look for headers like "Received" or "X-Originating-IP" which might contain the IP address of the sender's device.
- Email server logs: If the email is sent through a mail server, the mail server may log the IP address of the sender's device in its logs. These logs can be accessed by the email administrator or the email provider. However, these logs are usually not publicly accessible and may require permission to access.
- Email tracking: Some email providers or email marketing tools offer email tracking features that can track the IP address of the sender's device. These features use tracking pixels or other technologies to track the email's journey and can provide information about the sender's device, including its IP address.
- ISP (Internet Service Provider) logs: In some cases, the ISP of the sender's device may log the IP address of the device and store it in their logs. These logs can be accessed by the ISP or law enforcement agencies, but are usually not publicly accessible.
It's important to note that finding the IP address of the sender's device may not always be possible, and even if it is, it may not be legal or ethical to use this information without the sender's consent.