This documentation refers to PhraseExpress v18 beta. The documentation for the production version 17 is available here.

User Management

PhraseExpress maintains a list of all users that are linked to the central sync folder.

To open the sync user list, click "File » User Management".

New users will appear automatically in the list and are removed if the user stops synchronization on their computer.

To delete abandoned users manually, select the user in the list and click the delete button in the bottom-left. Accidentally deleted users re-appear automatically with the next synchronization.

Master User

The user who set up the synchronization is the "master" user and highlighted in the user list in bold print.

Master user properties:
  • Can optionally provide licenses for distribution to all clients.
  • Can remove orphaned users from the user list.
  • Maintains the synchronization directory (cleanup) automatically.
To select a user as the master:
  1. Right-click the desired user in the list.
  2. Select "Set as master user".

Settings Administrator

The Settings Administrator defines and enforces the PhraseExpress program settings for all clients participating in phrase synchronization.

The Master User can assign the Settings Administrator role to one user from the list.

    To promote a user as the Settings Administrator:
    1. Right-click the desired user in the list.
    2. Select "Settings Administrator".

    Only the Master User can define the Settings Administrator

    If a Settings Administrator has been defined:
    • The settings of all other PhraseExpress installations will be using the settings defined by the Settings Administrator.
    • Settings changes are updated on all clients when syncing phrases.
    • All other user cannot access/change program settings when a Settings Administrator has been defined.
    • The Settings Administrator is shown in green colored text in the user list.

    Only Windows clients are supported for settings sharing. Mac is not supported at this time.

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