Tell Me How To Track An IP Address From An Email?

Asked By B.Bullecer 0 points N/A Posted on - 09/17/2016

I need to trace the source of an email I received. Can someone tell me how to track an IP address from an email so that I can find the IP address of the source ? I am using Gmail service.

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Answered By Jo Gomes 1050 points N/A #160446

Tell Me How To Track An IP Address From An Email?

You should do the following:

1. Find the header details a. Click on the email you want to track b. Next to the reply option, there will be a down arrow. Click it. c. Select the option saying "Show Original" which will show you the complete header details in a new window.

2. Copy the header details and paste them in the white box at the end of the page on the following link: https://whatismyipaddress.com/trace-email

3. Click the get source button on this page.

The source will be displayed.  

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