Check who really sent it

See the real address behind any name in your inbox.

The name at the top of a message is typed by whoever sent it. Anybody can type any name there.

The address behind that name is hard to fake, and one tap shows it.

Key points

• The name at the top of a message is typed by the sender
• Tapping the name shows the real address behind it

What to remember

• The address sits one tap under the name.
• The name is a label. The address is the fact.

Try this

Open any message on your own device and tap the sender’s name. Read the address underneath.

Practice: Check who really sent it. Your first lesson is free, with no account or card; the rest are part of a Lantern plan. Interactive lessons require JavaScript.

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