How to check email header in yahoo mail
To check the email header in Yahoo Mail, you can follow these steps:
Method 1: Using the "View Raw Message" option
- Log in to your Yahoo Mail account.
- Open the email you want to check the header for.
- Click on the three dots (⋯) at the top right corner of the email.
- Select "View Raw Message" from the dropdown menu.
- In the "Raw Message" window, scroll down to the top of the page and look for the "Header" section.
- The email header will be displayed in a plain text format, including information such as the sender's IP address, the mail server used, and the date and time the email was sent.
Method 2: Using the "Show Original" option
- Log in to your Yahoo Mail account.
- Open the email you want to check the header for.
- Click on the "More" dropdown menu at the top of the email.
- Select "Show Original" from the dropdown menu.
- In the "Original Message" window, scroll down to the top of the page and look for the "Header" section.
- The email header will be displayed in a plain text format, including information such as the sender's IP address, the mail server used, and the date and time the email was sent.
Method 3: Using a third-party email client or add-on
If you prefer to use a third-party email client or add-on, you can install a plugin like "Email Header Analyzer" or "Header Inspector" to view the email header in Yahoo Mail. These plugins can be installed in your browser or as a standalone application.
Tips:
- Make sure you have JavaScript enabled in your browser to view the email header using the "View Raw Message" or "Show Original" options.
- The email header may be truncated or hidden if the email is large or contains attachments. In this case, you may need to use a third-party email client or add-on to view the full header.
- Be cautious when viewing email headers, as they can contain sensitive information such as IP addresses and email addresses.