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OfofoNew Participant
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Accessing Files using JWT Authentication

I am trying to implement a particular functionality where i am trying to retrieve the download url of a file in one of the folders using box’s api.I have created a box application with OAuth 2.0 with JSON Web Tokens (Server Authentication).below mentioned is my application’s scope:Application AccessAll UsersApplication ScopesManage groups Manage retention policies Manage signature requests Read and write all files and folders stored in Box Manage app users Enable integrations Manage enterprise properties Manage users Manage Relay Admin can make calls on behalf of users Manage webhooks v2 Generate user access tokens I am using boxsdk python to write my functions / api’s. Below is my code snippet which mentions how my client is initialized and the api where i am facing the issue “Message: Access denied - insufficient permission”.user_to_impersonate = client.user(user_id='[USER_ID]')user_client = client.as_user(user_to_impersonate)def get_download_url(): """ API endpoint to get the

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bibashkafleNew Participant
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Recover Recently Deleted Sandbox

Hi All,  we had a box developer sandbox created from enterprise admin user to integrate box sign service. we accidently deleted that that sandbox, we want to recover that because sandbox admin was not a enterprise user eg. myName+boxsign@companydomain.com within that sanbox/ admin user there is many important data, how can we recover that recently deleted sandbox. Any help is appreciated.

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PouncysilverkittenKnown Participant
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Box Sign GxP - How to get the signing log out with the signed document

Hi community - we recently implemented Box GxP for Box Sign and we are used to having DocuSign send us the signing log as an appendix to the signed document itself.  With Box Sign, the document is separated from the signing log though you can download the latter from clicking on the three dots inside the Box Sign details screen for the document.  To that end, I want to know if there is a way to download the Box Sign log as an API call or somehow magic it so that both documents can be downloaded simultaneously.  I don’t necessarily need them joined like DocuSign would do but I definitely need to be able to pull down that Box Signing log with each document.  If it exists in the details screen, my assumption is there must be a way to retrieve it via the API.  Any and all suggestions are welcome!! Nate

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tatsuya_itoNew Participant
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Data is available in reports but not via API

1. Data is available in reports but not via APIDespite being able to output data for events after December 13, 2024, using the BOX report feature, I am unable to retrieve the same data via the BOX API. The API consistently returns only events up to December 13, 2024. Could you help clarify why this is happening and how to resolve it?2. Scheduled executions do not save data after December 13When I set up scheduled executions of my script to fetch event data, no events after December 13, 2024, are saved in my system. Could you explain why the API is not retrieving or saving these events during automated runs, even though the data exists in the reports? // Function to fetch events from BOX API using the current stream_positionfunction fetchBoxEvents() { const sheet = SpreadsheetApp.getActiveSpreadsheet().getActiveSheet(); const scriptProperties = PropertiesService.getScriptProperties(); const accessToken = scriptProperties.getProperty("BOX_ACCESS_TOKEN"); if (!accessToken) { Logger

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h.ryomaNew Participant
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"Box Sign request returns a 500 error."

I encountered a 500 error while using Postman to call the Box Sign API to create a sign request:Endpoint:https://api.box.com/2.0/sign_requestsDetails:The same developer token successfully works for file uploads. The application is approved and authorized.Could you help identify the possible reasons for the issue? { "type": "error", "code": "internal_server_error", "status": 500, "message": "Internal Server Error", "help_url": "https://developer.box.com/guides/api-calls/permissions-and-errors/common-errors/", "request_id": "0301ec73ba5420dac2e91dc81cc5f2845"}

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carterandclarkNew Participant
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{"error"=>"invalid_client", "error_description"=>"The client credentials are invalid"} Answered

I use to be able to authenticate as the subject_type user on the client id app kox474mes4cugrj929i4kh5enokukmltThis is a free account and the app is authorized and enabled.However, now it seems that the subject_type is being required to be set to enterprise. The problem with this is that as the enterprise, I have to add the "Automationuser" to the folder I want the user to upload to. This is a problem because I have been shared several folders and it would be a large coordination effort to have everyone add the "Automationuser" as an uploader. And this would break for any new shares if the user wasn't added.Is there a way to still be able to upload as the user that has access to those folders? I tried using the As-User header, but then that returns the error like the folder doesn't exist.

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VisarioNew Participant
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Create user invite via API Answered

Hello,I want to create user invite via .NET SDK. I’m using boxClient.Invites.CreateInviteAsync method. I created another (personal) account on box.com and I’m trying to invite it to my enterpise. But I’m getting an exception with details:{"type":"error","status":400,"code":"bad_request","context_info":{"errors":[{"reason":"invalid_parameter","name":"login","message":"Invalid value <personal information-redacted>."}]},"help_url":"http:\/\/developers.box.com\/docs\/#errors","message":"Bad Request","request_id":"suqbwuhwiea7aeue"} Am I missing something?

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GabeFNew Participant
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Delete Folder Lock Fails 404 Not Found

Delete Folder Lock fails with 404 Not Found.{    "type": "error",    "status": 404,    "code": "not_found",    "help_url": "http://developers.box.com/docs/#errors",    "message": "Authorization Failed",    "request_id": "0b3a714efe5a6f7110fc3281c015b0d2c"}I’ve authenticated with the Owner as well as made myself Co-Owner.I’ve reviewed: API [Content API] - 404 "not_found" Errors from the Box API – Box Support but doesn’t seem to help.curl --location --request DELETE 'https://api.box.com/2.0/folder_locks/297778732113' \--header 'content-type: application/json' \--header 'Authorization: Bearer ----------------------------------------------' \--header 'Cookie: box_visitor_id=66ec80484d6913.85943221'   

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enyat_infyNew Participant
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storage_limit_exceeded

2024-12-13 18:56:58.523 INFO  [[ACTIVE] ExecuteThread: '15' for queue: 'weblogic.kernel.Default (self-tuning)']The API returned an error code [403 | q8maaahwjvoa01l7.04b218b328508244f8ff0d76320de105e] storage_limit_exceeded - Account storage limit reached

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VisarioNew Participant
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Create user invite via API

Hello,I want to create user invite via .NET SDK. I’m using boxClient.Invites.CreateInviteAsync method. I created another (personal) account on box.com and I’m trying to invite it to my enterpise. But I’m getting an exception with details:{"type":"error","status":400,"code":"bad_request","context_info":{"errors":[{"reason":"invalid_parameter","name":"login","message":"Invalid value 'damian.kochmanski@gmail.com'."}]},"help_url":"http:\/\/developers.box.com\/docs\/#errors","message":"Bad Request","request_id":"suqbwuhwiea7aeue"} Am I missing something?

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f.ryoheiNew Participant
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Please check the 'sub' claim. The 'sub' specified is invalid.

When I run the folder creation API, I get the following error.What's the cause? { "error": "invalid_grant", "error_description": "Please check the 'sub' claim. The 'sub' specified is invalid."} 

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enyat_infyNew Participant
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Facing intermittent connectivity issue , while getting connection from BoxDeveloperEditionAPIConnection

Happening intermittent, 3/5 executions are SUCCESS, 2 are getting failed with below error.In our UAT environment facing below error once in a while, Any suggestion how to fix?CODE:  BoxDeveloperEditionAPIConnection  boxConnection = new BoxDeveloperEditionAPIConnection(EnterpriseId(), DeveloperEditionEntityType.ENTERPRISE, boxConfig, null); Proxy   proxy = new Proxy(Proxy.Type.HTTP, new InetSocketAddress(proxy-uat.apple.com, 8080));  boxConnection.setProxy(proxy);boxConnection.authenticate();ERROR:com.box.sdk.BoxAPIException: Couldn't connect to the Box API due to a network errorat com.box.sdk.BoxAPIConnection.executeOnClient(BoxAPIConnection.java:1259) ~[box-java-sdk-4.0.1.jar:?]Caused by: java.io.IOException: Unexpected response code for CONNECT: 403 

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stevenroy4311New Participant
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Just Passed Risk Based Inspection Professional API API-580 Exam

 I only used Box and Practice questions with study guide to prepare for the exam for 2 weeks.https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i5y-X-17RVirib6URVZOqzkIMd37Vw_6nBXuk07ahDc/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.p6lesgmecr55

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hrm_mNew Participant
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Can app users be assigned as task assignees when starting a pre-configured workflow?

Specifically, I need to understand:If an app user or service account starts a pre-configured workflow through the API (POST /workflows/{workflow_id}/start) Can they add another app user as a task assignee at the time of starting this workflow? I've checked the Box Developer Documentation but couldn't find specific information about this capability. Any documentation references or real-world experience would be helpful.Thank you in advance for your help!

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Vladimird88New Participant
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Problem with using box-ui-elements and ContentPreview as a React component

Hi everyone. I’, relatively new in React and I’ve just started working with Box integration. I managed to use Box by referencing the versions available on Box's CDN (https://github.com/box/box-content-preview?tab=readme-ov-file#including-preview-as-a-library). But, I have the requirement to use it as a NPM package. I’m using React and when I try to install the box-ui-elements and use it, I get the error 00:30:52 [vite] error while updating dependencies:Error: Build failed with 3 errors:node_modules/box-ui-elements/es/elements/content-preview/ContentPreview.js:51:26: ERROR: No matching export in "node_modules/box-ui-elements/es/elements/common/annotator-context/index.js" for import "WithAnnotationsProps"node_modules/box-ui-elements/es/elements/content-preview/ContentPreview.js:51:70: ERROR: No matching export in "node_modules/box-ui-elements/es/elements/common/annotator-context/index.js" for import "WithAnnotatorContextProps"node_modules/box-ui-elements/es/elements/content-sidebar/Activ

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sparkgridsoftwareNew Participant
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Revolutionizing Box and HubSpot Integration with AI

 We’ve just returned from an exciting BoxWorks conference where we demonstrated groundbreaking AI integrations between Box and HubSpot that are set to transform how businesses handle document processing and customer relationships.Automated PDF Data ExtractionOne of our most compelling demonstrations showcased Box AI’s ability to automatically extract and process metadata from PDFs stored in Box. When triggered by a HubSpot action, the system can intelligently parse this data and update corresponding HubSpot fields automatically. This innovation eliminates manual data entry, reducing both time investment and the risk of human error.Think about the implications:Automated contract processing Streamlined workflow triggers Seamless data synchronization between platforms Reduced administrative overheadCross-Platform IntelligenceWe also unveiled a powerful new capability that leverages Large Language Models (LLMs) across both Box and HubSpot platforms. This integration enables users to make n

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DotNet_DeveloperNew Participant
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How to add and highlight signature box in signed document using code

I am trying to create a Box sign request and want to highlight the signature box in the document where the user needs to add their signature. In the Box Sign portal, there is an option to drag and drop the signature and other fields, which places the signature box at the desired position in the document. I want to replicate this functionality using code. However, when I tried adding the inputs attribute under signers, it didn’t work as expected.Below is my json request body.{  "email_message": "Hello! Please sign the document below",  "email_subject": "Sign Request from UserName",  "parent_folder": {    "id": "2895123232312",    "type": "folder"  },  "signers": [    {      "email": "<useremail>",      "role": "signer",     "order": 1,      "inputs": [        {          "type": "signature",          "x": 100,          "y": 150,          "page_index": 0,          "width": 150,          "height": 50        }      ]    }  ],  "source_files": [    {      "id": "1714359484288",      "t

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jno77New Participant
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Box API getting "session expired"

I am working on my first Box API calls. I am using Postman at the moment and was finally able to get the API to access a token to work and I have retrieved a token. I then take that token and send as authorization to the API to list the items in a folder. The Box application that was created for this purpose is a CCG application and I am passing the client ID and secret and the box subject type is enterprise.. When I call the API to get the folder items, it tells me “session expired” even though I had just retrieved the access token. What am I doing wrong?

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jayNew Participant
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Application development for box api and its cost

Dear all, I like to create the applications that get the meta data, and enteprirse plus version already 100k PAI calls included. WHat kind of cost will be considered per a request? I would like to get the meta data of the each files, and folder, and structures, and i would like to search those through the app. I will implement the AI around this app. that extract some files contents, and display in the UI. Please help with this cost associated iwth the Box API

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ketiNew Participant
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Can I change  Max File Size from the Account details?

Can I change  Max File Size from the Account details?or configure it for an user? we need to decrease the max size limit of the uploaded file 

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pjc714New Participant
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Chunked Uploads using Typescript SDK

I would like a simple working code example of uploading a file via the Chunked APIs using the Typescript SDKI have reviewed the documentation here:https://github.com/box/box-typescript-sdk-gen/blob/main/docs/chunkedUploads.mdhttps://developer.box.com/guides/uploads/chunked/?_gl=1*h4a2ux*_gcl_au*ODIyMTQzNzA5LjE3MzIxNDU5Mjk. and also all available support/community issues related to this but I have but not found anything that clearly shows me how to do itTask is simple: I want to upload a 70mb file using the Chunked Upload APIS (using Typescript SDK)The documentation here is unclear and does not show a proper example: https://github.com/box/box-typescript-sdk-gen/blob/main/docs/chunkedUploads.mdCan anyone kindly provide a simple example in Typescript that will show accomplish this task using the Typescript SDK (not the deprecated Node SDK)I know how to upload smaller files that do not require chunking that is fine, but when it comes to Chunking I believe the TypeScript SDK documentation

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mahtab
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Next gen .NET SDK metadata update for multiselect

I am unable to figure exact syntax for mutiselect field to update metadata. When I attempt following then it throws errorawait boxService._client.FolderMetadata.UpdateFolderMetadataByIdAsync(folderId: "123", scope: UpdateFolderMetadataByIdScope.Enterprise,         templateKey: "arms", requestBody: Array.AsReadOnly(new[] { new UpdateFolderMetadataByIdRequestBody() { Op = UpdateFolderMetadataByIdRequestBodyOpField.Replace, Path = "/doctypes", Value = "[\"test\"]" } })); Error:Encountered invalid value for template field key=doctypes I have no issues in using CreateFolderMetadataByIdAsync though. 

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SonicaNew Participant
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Webhooks and trigger the API

Iam trying to index the files to Open search using Box. I have a requirement for the incremental indexing. Whenever a file/folder is uploaded in Box, it should trigger the API and the files should be indexed into Opensearch.

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roycePhamNew Participant
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File not displayed on My Account page when uploading file using NodeJS

I am using the Box Node SDK to upload a file, and the upload is successful because I have the file ID and can download the file. However, the issue I'm facing is that I cannot find the file or the folder I created when uploading it on the 'My Account' page.I would really appreciate any help. Thank you, everyone.

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PiotrIwanczukNew Participant
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Box Managed Universal Links

Hi, I am looking for enabling Box managed universal links for iOS devices. I want to set universal links for Box, that when a user receives an email with Box URL it will open the Box app instead of managed browser. Does anyone the correct format? 

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