How does email routing work?

Email routing is the process of determining the best path for an email message to travel from the sender's mailbox to the recipient's mailbox. When an email is sent, the email client communicates with the sender's email server, which then routes the message to the recipient's email server. The recipient's server scans the email header information to determine the recipient's email address and then delivers the message to the appropriate mailbox. Email routing is typically determined by the domain name in the email addresses, with DNS records directing the message to the correct mail server. Additionally, email routing can also be influenced by spam filters, antivirus software, and other security measures to ensure the safe delivery of emails.

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