How to View Email Source Code on iPhone: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to view email source code on your iPhone with this easy step-by-step guide.

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To view email source code on iPhone: Open the email in the Mail app. Tap on the ‘Reply’ button and then select ‘Forward.’ In the window that appears, tap and hold in the body of the email to bring up the context menu. Select ‘Select All,’ then ‘Copy.’ Open the Notes app and paste the copied content there. You will see the email’s source code along with any hidden details.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How can I find the source code of an email on my iPhone? To find the source code of an email on your iPhone, open the email in the Mail app, tap 'Reply' and choose 'Forward.' Then, press and hold in the email body to bring up the context menu, select 'Select All,' and then 'Copy.' You can paste the copied content into the Notes app to view the source code with its hidden details.
  2. What information can I find in the email source code? In the email source code, you can find various details such as the email headers, sender and recipient information, routing information, and metadata about the email such as when it was sent and how it was formatted.
  3. Why would I need to view the source code of an email? Viewing the source code of an email can help you analyze the message's authenticity, track its delivery path, check for spam indicators, or debug issues related to email formatting and display.
  4. Is there a way to view email source code directly without copying? Currently, the Mail app on iPhone does not allow direct viewing of email source code. The method described—using the forwarding feature—is the most effective way to access it on an iPhone.

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