Where does Email Parser saves the configuration?

Unlike the Web app, the Windows version of Email Parser works entirely on your computer. Your configuration is not stored in the cloud. Instead, it is saved in a regular folder on your hard drive. The exact location of that folder depends on whether Email Parser is running as a Windows service or not.

When Email Parser is not running as a Windows service

• Settings are stored per user. Each Windows user account has its own configuration for Email Parser. Settings are stored in a hidden folder called “Application Data” under the user profile. You can access this folder by typing %APPDATA% in the File Explorer’s address bar (the path may vary slightly depending on your Windows version). Usually, this path is C:\Users\UserNameHere\AppData\Roaming\EmailParser\
• These settings control what you see in the workflow diagram and email history.
• Opening Email Parser from a different user account will show an empty program as if it is freshly installed.

When Email Parser is running as a Windows service

• Emails are processed in the background.
• A system account (not your personal user account) handles the processing.
• Settings are stored in the system profile (C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\systemprofile\AppData\Roaming\EmailParser\)

The most important file in this folder is Settings.xml. This file stores the information for all the items you see in the workflow diagram of Email Parser.

Advanced users can directly edit this file with a text editor like Notepad to add or remove items. However, it is important to ensure the edits follow proper XML syntax. Remember to close Email Parser before making any changes.

This method is particularly useful for users with a large number of email filters. It allows them to automate the creation of new filters and potentially integrate Email Parser with other tools.