Box

Box is a file synchronization and sharing service for businesses. Users upload files to their Box accounts and invite others to view and/ or edit their shared files.

In the context of Nintex Automation Cloud, Box is a connector A software component that allows seamless integration with third-party services, business applications, and content stores. Examples include Salesforce, Box, and Microsoft SharePoint. Connectors are used to create connections required for workflow actions and start events.. The Box connector A software component that allows seamless integration with third-party services, business applications, and content stores. Examples include Salesforce, Box, and Microsoft SharePoint. Connectors are used to create connections required for workflow actions and start events. is used to create connections for Box start events and actions. Use Box actions A tool for building the processes, logic, and direction within workflows. Actions are the steps the workflow performs to complete a process. 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

For more information on Box, see the company website.

Create a Box connection

Create a connection from the connections page or from the action configuration panel when configuring the action. For information about creating connections and assigning permissions, see Manage connections.

While you can use Individual Box account connections Credentials and other settings that enables workflows to communicate with external systems, services, or applications. It's required to pass data between the workflow and the indicated service, which could be a cloud service, business application, or content store. with Nintex Automation Cloud, all features are only available when you use Enterprise account connections. See Box pricing for more information.

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.