--- title: Box slug: box description: How to integrate Box with Make.com image: https://make-cxp-documentation.ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com/apps-center-icons/PREVIEW_box.png createdAt: 2025-02-03T13:28:47.489Z --- | :inlineImage[]{src="https://make-cxp-documentation.ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com/apps-center-icons/box.png" alt="Box logo" caption size="50" width="512" height="512"} | Box is a cloud content management platform for secure file storage, sharing, and collaboration. Integrating Box with Make.com enables users to automate file uploads, manage folders, and trigger workflows based on file activity within their Box account. | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | :::hint{type="warning"} This is AI-generated content based on official Box documentation. The content may contain mistakes. Please verify important information. If you have questions on vendor documentation, contact [Box](https://www.box.com/home) directly. ::: # Requirements To use the Box app in Make, you must have a Box developer account and an OAuth 2.0 access token, [create your account on Box](https://www.box.com/home). For subscription, refer to the [Box pricing page](https://www.box.com/home). # Connect Box and Make To get started, you must first create a connection between Box and Make, allowing the two services to communicate. ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem **Obtain your OAuth2.0 credentials in your Box account** ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem **Create the connection in Make.** ::: :::: ## Obtain your OAuth2.0 credentials in your Box account Before you create the connection in Make, you should first obtain your **OAuth2.0 credentials** in your Box account. To obtain your **OAuth2.0 credentials **: ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Navigate to the Box** Developer Console**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click the application for which you want to retrieve credentials. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Navigate to the** Configuration tab**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem If prompted, enter the** callback URI**: `https://www.integromat.com/oauth/cb/box2`. ![](https://make-cxp-documentation.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/apps-center-screenshots/box_OAuth2.0) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Copy the** Client ID** displayed on screen. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Copy the** Client secret** displayed on screen. ::: :::: You will use this value while creating a connection in Make. Because the UI might have changed, the steps you see on your screen might be different, [check the vendor documentation for updates.](https://developer.box.com/guides/authentication/client-credentials) ## Create the connection in Make :::::WorkflowBlock ::::WorkflowBlockItem [[Log in in your Make](https://www.make.com/en/register) account](https://www.make.com/en/register), add the Box module to your scenario, and click **Create a connection. ** :::hint{type="info"} If you add a module with an instant tag, click **Create a webhook**, then **Create a connection.** ::: :::: :::WorkflowBlockItem *Optional: *In the **Connection name** field, enter a name for the connection. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Enter the **authentication credentials** you copied from your Box account or follow the on-screen instructions to create the connection. ::: ::::: For detailed information on connecting an application, see **[Connect an application](docId\:SO88FM6pkT0G-adKDDfzZ)** page. # Box modules After connecting to the Box app, you can choose from a list of available modules to build your scenarios. :::ExpandableHeading ### Add a Shared Link to a File Creates a shareable link for a specified file. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Add a Shared Link to a Folder Creates a new shared link that allows others to access a specific folder. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Cancel a Sign Request Cancels an existing sign request using its unique ID. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Copy a Folder Creates a duplicate of the specified folder, including all its contents. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Create File Metadata Instance Attaches a specific metadata template to a selected file. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Create Folder Metadata Instance Applies a selected metadata template to a specified folder, adding structured information to that folder. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Create a Comment Adds a new comment to a specific file. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Create a Folder Creates a new, empty folder inside the parent folder you select. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Create a Sign Request Generates a new electronic document for signature request. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Delete a File Permanently deletes a selected file or moves it to the trash folder. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Delete a Folder Deletes a selected folder from your storage, either by moving it to the trash or permanently removing it. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Download a File Downloads a specified file from the connected service to your Make scenario. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Get File Metadata Fetches detailed information about a specific file using its unique ID. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Get Folder Items Retrieves all files, subfolders, and web links contained within a specified folder. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Get Folder Metadata Fetches detailed information about a specific folder using its unique ID. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Get a File Fetches detailed information and properties about a specific file. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Get a File/Folder by Shared Link Fetches detailed information about a specific file or folder using a provided shared link. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Get a Folder Fetches detailed information about a specific folder, including the first 100 items contained within it. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Get a Sign Request Fetches the details of a specific sign request using its unique ID. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### List Sign Requests Retrieves a list of all existing sign request records from your account. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Make an API Call Executes a custom API request to the connected service using your authorized credentials. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### New File Event Triggers when specified actions are performed on a file. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### New Folder Event Triggers when specified actions take place within a selected folder. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Rename a File Changes the name of a selected file to a new specified name. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Rename a Folder Changes the name of an existing folder to a new specified name. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Search for Content Searches for items accessible to either the individual user or the entire organization. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Update File Metadata Creates new metadata for a file or updates the existing metadata information associated with a file. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Update Folder Metadata Updates the metadata information for a specified folder. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Update a File Modifies the properties or details of a specified file. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Update a Folder Updates the properties or settings of a specified folder. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Upload a File Uploads a new file to the specified location. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Watch Files Triggers whenever a new file is created or an existing file is modified within a specified monitored folder. ::: # Templates You can look for more templates in [Make's template gallery](https://www.make.com/en/templates), where you'll find thousands of pre-created scenarios. # Box resources You can have access to more resources related to this app on the following links - [Box topics on Make community](https://community.make.com/search?q=Box) - [Box website](https://www.box.com/home) - [Box API documentation](https://developer.box.com/reference/) - [Box page on make](https://www.make.com/en/integrations/box) *** :::CtaButton{label="Get started for free" externalHref="https://www.make.com/en/register" openInNewTab="true"} :::