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Box#

Use the Box node to automate work in Box, and integrate Box with other applications. n8n has built-in support for a wide range of Box features, including creating, copying, deleting, searching, uploading, and downloading files and folders.

On this page, you'll find a list of operations the Box node supports and links to more resources.

Credentials

Refer to Box credentials for guidance on setting up authentication.

Examples and Templates

For usage examples and templates to help you get started, take a look at n8n's Box integrations list.

Basic Operations#

  • File
    • Copy a file
    • Delete a file
    • Download a file
    • Get a file
    • Search files
    • Share a file
    • Upload a file
  • Folder
    • Create a folder
    • Get a folder
    • Delete a folder
    • Search files
    • Share a folder
    • Update folder

What to do if your operation isn't supported#

If this node doesn't support the operation you want to do, you can use the HTTP Request node to call the service's API.

You can use the credential you created for this service in the HTTP Request node:

  1. In the HTTP Request node, select Authentication > Predefined Credential Type.
  2. Select the service you want to connect to.
  3. Select your credential.

Refer to Custom API operations for more information.