What are email headers and how can I read them?

What are email headers and how can I read them?

Email headers are lines of metadata in an email that provide information about the sender, recipient, and the path the email took. You can read them by viewing the 'original message' or 'show headers' option in your email client.

What kind of information can I find in email headers?

You can find the sender's email address, recipient's email address, subject line, date and time sent, and the servers that processed the email.

How can I tell if an email is spam by looking at the headers?

Look for unusual sender addresses, discrepancies in the 'Reply-To' field, or multiple 'Received' lines that indicate the email took a strange route.

Can I trace the origin of an email using its headers?

Yes, you can trace the origin by analyzing the 'Received' lines, which show the path the email took from the sender to your inbox.