Box

The Box connector Service used to define a connection required for associated actions and start events. Examples include Salesforce and Box. Method of integration to cloud services, business applications and content stores. is used to create connections for Box start events and actions.

In the context of Nintex Workflow Cloud, Box is a connector Service used to define a connection required for associated actions and start events. Examples include Salesforce and Box. Method of integration to cloud services, business applications and content stores.. For information on actions and start events available with Box, see Connectors.

Use Box actions A tool for building the processes, logic, and direction within workflows. to work with files and folders in Box.

  • Get and store files
  • Copy, move, and delete files
  • Share file links
  • Get and set file metadata
  • Create and delete folders; get folder contents

The following actions are available.

Create a Box connection

You can create connections from the Automate or Designer page.

Note: Your browser-stored credentials are accessed to create connections. Either clear credentials from browser memory or make sure the stored credentials are for the intended environment.

  1. On the top navigation bar, click Automate, and then select Connections from the left navigation.

  2. On the Connections page, click Add new.

  3. In the Add a new connection section, fill in the fields as follows.

    In this field

    Select or enter the following

    ConnectorBox

    Connection

    A user-friendly name for your new connection

  4. Click Connect.

  5. Follow the prompts to enter credentials and grant access to Nintex Workflow Cloud.

    Your new connection appears on the Connections page.

    • On the top navigation bar, click Automate > Workflows, and then select the required workflow.

      • (Or)

    • On the top navigation bar, click Automate > Create workflow.
  2. Click the action you want to add the connection to (or open the Start event configuration panel).

  3. Find the Connection field.

    If you don't see this field, or it's not available, then you may need to select a connector first.

  4. In the drop-down list for Connection, select Add new connection.

  5. In the Connection window, fill in the fields as follows.

    In this field

    Select or enter the following

    Connection nameA user-friendly name for your new connection

  6. Click Connect.

  7. Follow the prompts to enter credentials and grant access to Nintex Workflow Cloud.

    Your new connection appears in the Connection field.