Yahoo Mail Headers

Sometimes it is necessary for one reason or another to save the headers in an email.

The following is how to save the headers using web-based Yahoo Mail.

Highlight the message you want to view the headers. Click the little down arrow by more actions and select View Full Header.

full headers

A box will pop up with all of the headers.

Now you can copy all of the headers by 'Selecting all' of the headers (Control/A) and pasting them into notepad. 

You can easily read them in Notepad and you can save the file later for future reference or to send someone for help.

Nearly all web-based email provides a way to read the full headers. Generally, a look at the Help file will point the way.

Deciphering email headers