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What's the cheapest path to Box API access?

  • May 23, 2025
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Hi folks!

I'm a software contractor, and I've been tasked with developing a Box webhook for a client. This is spectacularly difficult with the lack of a developer plan, and the "it's returning soon" communications aren't helpful.

I've got a free individual account, but authentication is broken and I can't see any way of authorising a custom app to allow adding a webhook URL anyway.

I don't want to waste my time or money on a paid personal account if I'm going to have the same problems, but the business and enterprise accounts are way beyond my budget.

My plain and simple questions are:

  1. When will developer support return? I'd appreciate a genuine answer so I can set expectations with my clients. Please don't just say "soon".
  2. Until developer support returns, what's my cheapest option for developing and authorising custom apps?

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    Hello! 

    Thanks for the post. It should be possible to have your client create a Sandbox account for you to develop in - this would be free for both the client and yourself. It would also allow them to own the environment. 

    We do not have a set date for developer accounts at this time. 

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