Email Header Analyzer

Analyze email headers for deliverability issues. Check SPF, DKIM, DMARC results, server hops, and spam scores. Free header analyzer.

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email
header analyzer

diagnose deliverability issues from email headers

SPF/DKIM/DMARC
Server hops
Spam score parsing

tl;dr

Email Header Analyzer Analyze email headers for deliverability issues. Check SPF, DKIM, DMARC results, server hops, and spam scores. Free header analyzer.

Analyze Email Headers

Email headers contain valuable diagnostics. Parse authentication results, server hops, and spam scores from raw headers.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I get email headers?

In Gmail, open the email, click 3 dots, then 'Show original'. In Outlook, go to File > Properties > Internet headers.

What is an email header?

An email header is a part of an email that contains metadata about the email, such as sender, recipient, and routing information.

How does this tool help with email deliverability?

By analyzing SPF, DKIM, and DMARC results, the tool helps identify issues that might affect whether emails reach their intended recipients.

Can this tool detect spam?

The tool provides a spam score based on header analysis which can indicate potential spam characteristics.

Do I need technical knowledge to use this tool?

Basic understanding of email headers is helpful, but the tool provides clear outputs that are easy to understand.

Is this tool free to use?

Yes, the Email Header Analyzer is completely free to use.

What formats of email headers are supported?

The tool supports standard email header formats as found in most email systems.

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Example: Email Header Analyzer in action

A company receives an email that they suspect might not be properly authenticated.

Sample input

  • Email Header: Received: from mail.example.com (mail.example.com [192.0.2.1]) by mail.anotherdomain.com with ESMTP id AA12345
  • SPF: pass (mail.example.com: domain of sender@example.com designates 192.0.2.1 as permitted sender)
  • DKIM: pass header.i=@example.com
  • DMARC: pass (p=none)

Result

Analysis Results: - SPF: Pass - DKIM: Pass - DMARC: Pass - Server Hops: 2 - Spam Score: 2/10

About Email Header Analyzer

Email headers are often overlooked, yet they hold critical information for diagnosing deliverability issues. By analyzing these headers, you can uncover problems with email authentication protocols like SPF, DKIM, and DMARC. This tool deciphers these complex headers into understandable results, helping you ensure that your emails are properly authenticated and reducing the chances of them being marked as spam. Understanding the path your email takes through different servers can also highlight potential delays or security breaches, providing insights into the overall health of your email communication process.

How it works

  1. User inputs the raw email header into the tool.
  2. The tool parses each component of the header, identifying key elements such as SPF, DKIM, and DMARC results.
  3. The tool analyzes the sequence of server hops to identify any unusual patterns.
  4. A spam score is calculated based on header information and known spam indicators.

When to use it

  • Email administrators verifying email authentication processes.
  • Security teams investigating phishing attempts.
  • IT departments troubleshooting email deliverability issues.
  • Marketers ensuring their campaigns pass authentication checks.