OAuth providers
Box
Set up Box OAuth for enterprise file storage and collaboration
Overview
Section titled “Overview”Connect your users to Box for enterprise file storage, collaboration, and content management.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Provider ID | box |
| Category | Storage |
| PKCE | Not supported |
| Token refresh | Automatic |
| Redirect URI | Shown in Developer Portal |
Step 1: Create a Box OAuth App
Section titled “Step 1: Create a Box OAuth App”Go to the Box Developer Console
Navigate to app.box.com/developers/console and sign in.
Create a new app
Click Create New App then Custom App. Select User Authentication (OAuth 2.0).
Add the redirect URI
Under Configuration, add the Redirect URI from the Developer Portal to the Redirect URIs field.
Get credentials
Copy the Client ID and Client Secret.
Step 2: Add to Alter Vault
Section titled “Step 2: Add to Alter Vault”Open the Developer Portal
Go to portal.alterauth.com and navigate to the application.
Add Box provider
Go to OAuth Providers > Add Provider > Box.
Enter credentials
- Client ID: Paste your Box Client ID
- Client Secret: Paste your Box Client Secret
Select scopes
Choose the scopes the application needs.
Save
Click Save. The provider is now active.
Available Scopes
Section titled “Available Scopes”| Scope | Description |
|---|---|
root_readwrite | Read and write access to all files and folders |
root_readonly | Read-only access to all files and folders |
manage_managed_users | Manage enterprise users |
manage_groups | Manage enterprise groups |
- Box scopes are configured at the application level in the Box Developer Console.
- See the Box OAuth documentation for more details.