Have you ever sent an important email and wondered if it was opened, or even where the person was when they read it? Using a simple trick, you can find out the approximate location (city and country) of the recipient.
How Does It Work?
The method is simple: you embed a tiny, invisible image (called a tracking pixel) into your email. When the recipient opens the email, their device downloads this image. This action reveals their IP address, which in turn shows their location. It's completely invisible to them. This is a specific use of an IP tracker.
The 4-Step Guide to Email Tracking
Generate a Tracking Pixel
First, you need to create your invisible tracking pixel. Go to a service like iplogger.icu.
On the homepage, instead of pasting a link, select the option to create an "Invisible Pixel". The website will generate a unique image link for you. Copy this link.
Compose Your Email
Open your email client (like Gmail, Outlook, or Apple Mail) and write your email as you normally would. This method works with any email provider.
Insert the Pixel
This is the key step. You need to insert the pixel link as an image. In most email clients, look for an "Insert Photo" or "Insert Image" icon. Instead of uploading a file, choose the "From URL" or "Web Address" option. Paste your invisible pixel link here.
You might see a broken image icon or a small dot. Don't worry, this is normal. It will be invisible when the email is sent. Send the email.
Check the Location!
Go back to the IPLogger website where you got your pixel link. The page will now show you a log of every time the email was opened.
You'll see the recipient's IP address, country, and city, along with the time they opened the message. Success!
Important Considerations
- Image Blocking: Some email clients block images by default. If the recipient has this setting enabled, the tracking pixel won't load, and you won't get their IP unless they choose to display images.
- VPNs: If the person is using a VPN, you will see the location of the VPN server, not their real location.
- Accuracy: The location is based on their IP address and shows the city, not their home address.