The Internet provides anonymity to its users. This can be a good thing and curse, as we often become annoyed by spam ads and irrelevant websites that would like nothing more than for you to click on their ad or link without knowing what it will offer. Usually, it is something unwanted such as malware that ends up infecting your computer.
One way to manage the problem is to trace email address location through the IP. But not many know how to do it, and in some cases, it is not possible. However, there are some alternative ways to track those annoying email addresses. Keep reading how to trace email sender location and get rid of those irrelevant ads and spam.
Blog Summary:
- Tracing email sender location is an option in Gmail?
- Method 1: Tracing email addresses using reverse email tools
- Method 2: Use Social media For location tracking
Tracing email sender location is an option in Gmail?
Initially, it looks one of the simplest ways to find the identity of your pal is to trace an IP address through an email in Gmail. Furthermore, tracking Gmail account location through IP itself is a straightforward process, and anyone can do it using the free tools. However, the main issue is to get your hands on the IP.
The email’s IP address is private and sensitive information. While some email clients don’t acknowledge the same and show the sender’s email IP address prominently but that’s not the case with Gmail and finding an IP address from Gmail is almost impossible.
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Generally, the procedure to find the IP is to open the email and click on the three dots (⋮) and select the Show Original option to view the details of the email. However, in Gmail, it will not be possible.
In the field titled as SPF (sender policy framework), you will see the IP address, but this is not the IP of the sender, so don’t get confused. The fact is, this IP address will not help you trace the sender’s exact location. This is the IP address of the Google server.
So, what to do then?
Method 1: Tracing email addresses using reverse email tools
Instead of exploring Gmail, you can use a reverse email search service to track the email sender’s location. It is an email address tracker that can help you in the mission, and you can figure out who might be contacting you through email and why. The service is handy, especially for unknown or suspicious email addresses.
Besides, the tool also shows other valuable info such as:
- Senders’ real name.
- Aliases, if any
- Their contact numbers, both mobile and landline numbers.
- Details of social media profiles such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.
- Senders’ image if available.
Some of the reliable email location trackers are CocoFinder, Social Catfish, EmailSherlock, InfoTracer, and BeenVerified.
They all are simple to use, and the procedure is the same for each of these tools. First, register on their website and create an account. Then select your desired plan as these tools are not free, but they are affordable. Now you will have to input your target person’s email address to trace the location. After that, click the Start Search button, and it will show you the results in a few minutes.
Method 2: Use Social media For location tracking
Social media has changed the ways to transform and communicate, and things are not the same anymore. However, not many of us realize how much we are exposed by providing our personal information in social media profiles. Hence you can use this exposure to search for the sender of an email.
Most users have one or similar nicknames even on various websites and social media profiles. Chances are, if you use the email address and search it on social media with the same nickname, you can find their profile. And through their profile, you can trace their location by using the details they have published.
For example, the famous social media network LinkedIn can be used as an email location tracker. Millions of active users are registered on the network, and it is possible to find almost anyone.
However, you need to be careful as this method is not that reliable and can lead to any other person’s account. Moreover, spam or scam emails are sent through fake or system-generated addresses.
What to do now?
After using reverse email methods, you are sure that the sender is not the person you were looking for; there are other ways to tackle the problem. Ignoring or deleting their messages is the simplest of all, but there are a few others as well. You can also block the user or mark the email address as spam.
Another method is to block their IP address. The filters will clear out any emails sent from that address. Unluckily, Gmail doesn’t have this feature, so you will have to use a third-party tool.
If you are a Linux user, you can manage their IP tables through the command line. At the same time, Windows users will need software for that.
Final Words
Needless to mention that tracing someone’s location should not be mistreated. The internet is the world of freedom; hence you need to respect other people’s privacy and only use these techniques for your safety and protection.
Remember that IP addresses are different and can be hidden. Similarly, you might come across fake social media profiles during the process. Electronic mail scams are serious threats that we frequently face, so here is a general email security checklist to make things safer and easier for you:
- Try to figure out suspicious email patterns.
- Keep an eye on suspicious requests.
- If you feel anything wrong, track the IP address.
- If there are still doubts, try the social media search hack mentioned above.
- Flag the unknown users directly or through an IP address.
- Lastly, you can report the account to help and customer support.
