Email: Search messages

Search for emails in a folder using IMAP criteria.

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Search for emails in a folder using IMAP criteria.

Add it to a process

In the process designer, open the Add step tab. Find Search messages under Email › Messages, or type its name in the search box, and drag it onto the canvas.

Fields

FieldRequiredWhat it does
Connection nameYesConnection name
FolderNoMailbox folder Default: INBOX.
CriteriaNoIMAP search criteria Default: ALL.
VariableYesName of the variable where the result will be stored Default: messages.
LimitNoMaximum results Default: 50.
Skip automatic repliesNoLeave out automatic replies (out of office, bounces, read receipts) and move them to the "Automatic replies" folder

What it gives back

  • {messages} – List of matching message summaries

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