Below is a list of the most popular email clients through which you can view email headers. If you're using a specific email client and need information on how to view headers use the contact page.
Outlook 2007:
- Right click on the email
- Select "Message options..."
- A window will appear. The headers are inside the "Internet headers" window
Visit the view headers in outlook 2007 page to see the video tutorial with pictures.
Hotmail
- Open up the email
- Click on the little drop-down arrow right next to "reply" (top right)
- Select "View Message Source"
Visit the view headers in hotmail page to see the video tutorial with pictures.
Gmail
- Open the message you received
- Click on the little drop-down arrow right next to "reply" (top right)
- Select "Show Original"
Visit the view headers in gmail page to see the video tutorial with pictures.
Yahoo
- Right click on the email (in the email list)
- Click "View Full Header"
- Alternatively you can click on "Actions" (inside the message) then "View Full Header"
Visit the view headers in yahoo mail page to see the video tutorial with pictures.