Embedded images on e-mail showing as cid

I recieved an email in my GMAIL. I have configured the gmail in the native iOS mail app. Upon opening , it shows a link with prefix as cid:xxxx.jpg

I am unable to open it, I dont see any action happening upon clicking it. Is there any setup required ?

iPhone 14 Pro, iOS 16

Posted on Oct 10, 2023 1:19 AM

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Oct 11, 2023 5:17 AM in response to brlawrence2

Hello brlawrence2,


Thanks for using Apple Support Communities. If this email is not from a known, trusted sender, it may be a phishing attempt. Check out the guidance from Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support which explains further.


If this email is from someone you know, try isolating this further to see where the issue occurs. For example, are you able to open this link from another device? Are you able to open other links on your iPhone? Those results will help narrow down whether the issue is with the link, your iPhone, etc.


All the best.


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Embedded images on e-mail showing as cid

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