Mailbox Scanning Timeline
Mailbox scanning time varies based on email volume, historical scan period, and the number of mailboxes being processed. Expect anywhere from 24-48 hours to 2-4 weeks for complete processing.
Timeline Examples
Small deployment (50 - 500 mailboxes): 1-3 days
Medium deployment (500 - 1,000 mailboxes): 1-2 weeks
Large deployment (>1,000 mailboxes): 2-4 weeks
Factors Affecting Processing Time
Email volume per mailbox
Historical scan period selected
Server CPU cores allocated
Network connectivity and performance
What Happens During Processing
Real-time monitoring - Track scanning progress through the SigParser dashboard
Incremental data availability - Recent emails process first, providing immediate insights
Automatic scheduling - Processing continues 24/7 until complete
Note: Once initial historical scanning is complete, ongoing daily processing typically takes only minutes per mailbox to maintain current data.