How to find mail sender location

There are a few ways to find the location of a mail sender:

  1. Use a reverse email lookup service: There are several online services that allow you to enter an email address and retrieve information about the sender, including their location. Some popular options include:
    • Email Hunter: A free service that provides information on email senders, including their location.
    • Hunter: A paid service that offers more detailed information on email senders, including their location.
    • Clearbit: A paid service that provides information on email senders, including their location, company, and job title.
  2. Check the email headers: When you receive an email, the headers contain information about the sender's IP address, which can be used to trace the location. You can view the email headers by following these steps:
    • Open the email in your email client (e.g. Gmail, Outlook).
    • Click on the three dots or the gear icon to open the email settings.
    • Look for the "View original" or "View source" option and click on it.
    • The email headers will be displayed in a new window or tab.
    • Look for the "Received" or "X-Originating-IP" headers, which contain the sender's IP address.
    • Use a tool like WhatIsMyIP.com or IP2Location.com to trace the IP address and find the sender's location.
  3. Use a WHOIS lookup: WHOIS (Who Is) is a database that contains information about domain name registrations. You can use a WHOIS lookup service to find the location of a sender's domain. Here's how:
    • Go to a WHOIS lookup service like Whois.net or DomainTools.com.
    • Enter the sender's domain name (e.g. example.com) in the search bar.
    • Click on the "Search" button.
    • The WHOIS database will return information about the domain, including the registrant's name, address, and location.
  4. Contact the sender directly: If you're unable to find the sender's location through other means, you can try contacting them directly and asking for their location. This may be a good option if you have a legitimate reason for needing the information, such as resolving a business issue.

Please note that some of these methods may not always work, and the accuracy of the location information may vary. Additionally, some senders may use proxy servers or VPNs to mask their location, making it more difficult to trace their location.