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I am missing multiple files, files that I have created and others that were shared via box. Need help to either restore or regain access to these as they are very sensitive.

Hi everybody,I have seen this query several times, but I can’t see a useable public reply? I set up an account which I didn’t use for a while, and in the meantime, changed my email provider and email address. I no longer have access to the old email address but have all the details of how to access it, and I would like to access the files on the old account. How can I do that?Thanks for any advice,Alan

My employee originally set up the Box Account. I need to change the Admin user

Hi everyone,We noticed a strange issue with Box video preview.We uploaded the same video file (about 5MB) to two different folders:one for internal use one for external accessThe video plays smoothly in the internal folder, but in the external folder it just keeps spinning/buffering and won’t preview properly.We also tried uploading another small video file (about 1MB) from a different account, and that one also could not be previewed online.Since both files are very small, we’re wondering if this could be related to folder settings, permissions, or shared link settings.Has anyone seen this before or know what might cause it?Thanks!

I am trying to get a copy of the Soc 2 Type 2 report for Box on behalf of my client as their security consulting service. I am reading on multiple other requests and support messages that you will need to open a ticket to get this, however, when going to the links provided in these other discussions, I do not get an option to open a Support Request, just to do community. Is anyone able to help me get in contact with Box Support to get this report as it is needed for my client's upcoming audit. 

We invited the user to create a Box account, but it appears they had previously registered with Box. They had set up two-factor authentication using SMS (mobile phone number), but since their phone number has changed, they are unable to receive the SMS and cannot log in.According to the help documentation, in this case, Support needs to remove the multi-factor authentication.Could you please assist with this request?Target user: [removed by moderator]

Hi All,Got a client that wants their files on box (previously sftp) and I've gotten the Box CLI to upload files to a folder and will be looking to schedule it on a weekly basis for the client.  I'm targeting the folder purely by folder ID using "box files:upload <filename> --parent-id <folder id>” in PowerShell (I know, gross!).The client has their box url branded but not sure how to handle it in the future if we have more clients wanting to use Box.  If the clients I need to post to each have their own branded Box URLs (e.g. cmpa.app.box.com/folder/111111, compb.app.box.com/folder/22222 etc).My question is: are folder IDs globally unique across all Box tenants (cmpa, cmpb, cmpc)? In other words, if I upload to folder ID 111111, is it guaranteed to land in that exact folder for client A regardless of whether I previously posted to Client B's 22222 folder with the same box account and token (via CLI)?Are the branded URLs purely cosmetic, with only the folder ID being conside

We are trying to upgrade our plan and there is a payment error, it asks to verify all fields again or contact support. We tried multiple cards and the same error occurs. Please advise on how we may proceed.

I can’t change redirect urls, all action fail, can’t add, can’t remove, can’t edit ​​​Box Developers Consolewith browser request Box cfg RequestResponse Body 

Copy is blocked to the target folder due to invalid privilege escalation: Unsuccessful HTTP status code receivedAs of yesterday, user is unable to select a document to attach to a Box Sign Request, where the file attaching functionality worked a day prior. User is an Editor in the file/folder selected. We have not changed permissions for anyone in the organization for over a week. Additionally user is unable to move files from one folder to another under the following circumstances, likely for the same reasons as above:Folder 1: user permissions assigned via Group, granted Editor privilegesFile within Folder 1 is requested to be copied/moved to Folder 2: user owns folder, so they have Owner privilegesError dialog pops up:You cannot move this item to the target destination because it leads to escalation of your privilege.

As users leave our org, we archive their data to an admin profile using the Admin option: (1) "Delete User" 2) "Transfer content and workflowss to another user”.After that we don’t want the data accessible by anyone that it was shared with though. We find that the data is still accessible after it’s moved, which is logical.What would be the best course of action to deny access? Before deleting the user + transfer content...Would it be to:Login to box.com as an Admin Go to the user content Login as the user Go to user Profile > Collaborators Remove collaborators one-by-one

I have sent an invite to a user and they have accepted it (I received the confirmation email), but when they try to set-up their account the email to verify the account does not come through. They have checked spam/junk. Is there another way to set them up?

Box drive update v2.52.305 in windows 11 a valid version or a Trojan for HID.ALEXA.52We have one windows 11 PC that is prompting to update to v 2.52.305 when you do Symantec business reports a detection of HID.ALEXA.H52 of the file of box.ui.exe. no other pc is reporting this update version ready? 

Difficult when you are the IT and also get the same message as multiple users are receivingError Message on Box Online“Oops! Something went wrong. Please contact your IT administrator if you continue to run into this issue”

Hi Team,I created an Oauth application in box developer console, it is showing status as pending enablement. How can I get it enabled. I need this application as part of automating our workflow. please suggest

Dear whom it may concern One of our members using the BOX folder is having trouble accessing a shared file or folder link.The user mentioned that the exact same folder was accessible yesterday, but it is no longer working today.Please see the attached screenshot and assist in restoring the user’s access to the folder.User account: <removed personal information>Thank you

[Summary] I am attempting to upgrade my Free account to a Box Business plan, but I am unable to complete the process due to a recurring error.[Steps Taken] Created a Free account, verified my email address, and logged in. Clicked the "Upgrade Plan" button in the top-right corner. Selected the "Business" plan. Set the total number of users to "3" and selected "Monthly" billing. As a Japanese user, I initially entered all information (including payment and address details) in Japanese characters. 6. The payment method used is a VISA Virtual Card. To ensure there were no typos, I had multiple colleagues double-check the entered information. I have confirmed that all fields were filled in correctly. After clicking the "Upgrade" button, the error occurred. [Results] An error message appeared, and the upgrade could not be completed.[Error Message] "An error occurred while processing your request. We were unable to process your payment information. Please double-check that all field

Hi. When I try to log in to Box, it tells me my password has expired and I need to reset it. I clicked the link sent to my email to reset, successfully changed it, but then it takes me right back to the reset password screen and will not allow me to log in using the new password. This has happened multiple times. I’ve also tried going back to the home page and clicking log in again, but it takes me back to the reset password screen. Can you please assist?

Attempting to migrate files from a microSD to Box using Box Shuttle but get a failure to connect error when box shuttle attempts to look inside the microSD. Have tried several methods including setting a network share, changing drive letter, and double checking permissions and sd card status/errors and nothing has worked. Previously tried an SD card reader on windows 11. Currently trying built in reader on widnows 10 computer.

“The file or folder has deleted or can’t be used.” error message comes out even the file has been shared recently.

I have an existing Box account associated with an old email address that I no longer have access to. How do I delete that account or merge it with one associated with my current email address?

By error an user was deleted from the admin console, how I can recover the USer?

Hi,struggling to reassign admin rights to a member user.Have followed the steps and it doesnt work, keep getting a error.I dont require access after reassigment of admin rights, so can be deleted. 

We have a Box Co-Admin account with the following permissions enabled: Manage Users Manage Groups View Users' Content Edit Users' Content Log into Users' Account The Co-Admin can successfully impersonate regular managed users using the As-User API.The same Co-Admin can also view another Co-Admin's files and folders through the Content Manager functionality in the Box Admin Console.However, when attempting to access the other Co-Admin's content using the As-User header, the API returns HTTP 403 Forbidden.Questions: Is Co-Admin to Co-Admin impersonation supported through the As-User API? Is the 403 response expected behavior? If Content Manager can view another Co-Admin's content, is there a public API equivalent to Content Manager? Is there a supported way to programmatically access another Co-Admin's content for migration purposes? Any documentation references would be appreciated.

I have a business account in Box.  I upload my document to Box and insert the signature fields with the person designated to sign.  When I click “Send Request”, it appears to start the process but then the request is not submitted.  The document remains on the page - there is no error message and no indication that my browser blocked the request.  I checked the requests folder and the sign request has not been added to the folder.  I have cleared my browser cache and tried it in another browser, but still cannot send the signature request.   Is this an issue with Box.com today?  I have not had this issue before. Thanks!