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Analysis of email headers

Email

Email Header Analyzer

Analyze message headers: Received relays, SPF, DKIM, DMARC, Message-ID, Return-Path, IP addresses and delays.

Result

Collez les en-têtes du message.
L’analyse se fait localement. Les headers peuvent contenir des adresses email et IP : ne les partagez pas inutilement.
Practical guidance

Use the result with confidence

Recommended workflow

  1. Use a non-sensitive representative input for email header analysis.
  2. Run the operation and review the result before copying or exporting it.
  3. Validate the output in the target application or environment before relying on it.

What to verify

  • Confirm the scope, units and input values before interpreting the output.
  • Separate the observed result from the operational decision that follows from it.
  • Validate the conclusion against the real target system, logs or configuration before changing production.
FAQ

Questions about this tool

Which headers are most useful when tracing a message?

Start with Received, Authentication-Results, Return-Path, Message-ID and the SPF/DKIM/DMARC results to rebuild the route and authentication state.

Can an email header prove that a message is legitimate?

No. Headers provide technical evidence, but forwarded mail, relays and spoofing attempts must be interpreted together with the sender domain and message context.

Should I remove personal data before analysis?

Prefer a redacted copy when possible. Addresses, hostnames and Message-IDs may identify people or infrastructure.

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