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Overview

Connect your users to Box for enterprise file storage, collaboration, and content management.
PropertyValue
Provider IDbox
CategoryStorage
PKCENot supported
Token refreshAutomatic
Redirect URIShown in Developer Portal

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Step 1: Create a Box OAuth App

1

Go to the Box Developer Console

Navigate to app.box.com/developers/console and sign in.
2

Create a new app

Click Create New App then Custom App. Select User Authentication (OAuth 2.0).
3

Add the redirect URI

Under Configuration, add the Redirect URI from the Developer Portal to the Redirect URIs field.
4

Get your credentials

Copy the Client ID and Client Secret.
Never share your Client Secret publicly. Store it securely and only enter it in the Alter Vault Developer Portal.

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Step 2: Add to Alter Vault

1

Open the Developer Portal

Go to portal.alterauth.com and navigate to your app.
2

Add Box provider

Go to OAuth Providers > Add Provider > Box.
3

Enter credentials

  • Client ID: Paste your Box Client ID
  • Client Secret: Paste your Box Client Secret
4

Select scopes

Choose the scopes your app needs.
5

Save

Click Save. The provider is now active.

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Available Scopes

ScopeDescription
root_readwriteRead and write access to all files and folders
root_readonlyRead-only access to all files and folders
manage_managed_usersManage enterprise users
manage_groupsManage enterprise groups

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Notes

  • Box scopes are configured at the application level in the Box Developer Console.
  • See the Box OAuth documentation for more details.