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Searching through hundreds of emails to find specific data points like invoice numbers tracking codes or phone numbers is a waste of administrative time. If you have to open every email to copy paste these details into a spreadsheet you are performing work that a machine could do instantly. You need a tool that reads the email for you and pulls out exactly what you need.

Zapier provides a tool called Email Parser that allows you to teach the system where to look for information within standard email templates. Once set up the parser scans every incoming email extracts the specific text you defined and passes it to your other apps. This turns unstructured email text into structured data ready for your database.

How this automation works

• Trigger: An email is forwarded to your Zapier Parser address.
• Action: The parser identifies and extracts the designated fields.
• Result: Structured data is sent to your CRM or spreadsheet.

Why use this automation?

• Eliminate manual entry: Stop copy pasting data from emails.
• Standardize data: Ensure consistent formatting in your records.
• Process faster: Handle high volumes of emails without backlog.

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