Ever Wondered What Actually Happens When You Click “Send” on an Email?
The article explains the complex process that occurs when an email is sent. It details the steps involved, from user verification to the email's journey across the internet. Understanding this process highlights the intricate systems that ensure email security and delivery.
- ▪When you click Send on an email, multiple systems and protocols work behind the scenes to ensure delivery.
- ▪Gmail verifies the sender's identity before sending the email to prevent impersonation.
- ▪The email is processed through the SMTP server, which routes and relays it to the recipient's mail server.
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try { if(localStorage) { let currentUser = localStorage.getItem('current_user'); if (currentUser) { currentUser = JSON.parse(currentUser); if (currentUser.id === 3873738) { document.getElementById('article-show-container').classList.add('current-user-is-article-author'); } } } } catch (e) { console.error(e); } Diksha Sharma Posted on May 27 Ever Wondered What Actually Happens When You Click “Send” on an Email? #email #emailcycle #emailsecurity We send emails every single day. A quick message to a friend. An internship application. A password reset request. A late-night “Please find attached” email. And honestly, for most of us, sending an email feels incredibly simple: Open Gmail Write the message Add the recipient Click Send Done.
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