What is an Email Header?

An email header is the hidden part of an email that contains routing information, timestamps, and technical details. It shows who sent the message, when, through which servers, and whether it might be spoofed or suspicious.

Email Header Analyzer

Paste your raw email headers below:

How to Use This Tool:

1. Open your email client (Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, etc.).
2. Find the “Show Original”, “View Source”, or “Message Header” option.
3. Copy the entire header text.
4. Paste it into the box below.
5. Click “Parse Header” to view a clean summary.

What You’ll See:

• From, To, Subject, and Date
• Return-Path and Reply-To addresses
• Full list of Received hops (email relay servers)
• User-Agent info (if available)
• Message-ID and technical metadata

Why It’s Useful:

• Check if an email is spoofed or came from a suspicious server.
• Understand how spam or phishing emails move.
• Learn about email infrastructure as a student or enthusiast.

Note: This tool does not send or store your data. All parsing is done in your browser for privacy and speed.

Reference:

• Analysing E-Mail Headers for Forensic Investigation