Box Quick Start Guide

Mar 11, 2020 | Box, Desktop

Uploading Files

Uploading files is possible through both the Box Drive app or the web.

Using Box Drive

  1. Click and drag the file you want to upload to your Box folder.

Using the Web

  1. Click the Upload button in the top right corner.
  2. Select File if you want to upload a file(s) or Folder to upload an entire folder to Box.
  3. Navigate to the file(s) or folder, click it, then click the Open button.
  4. Your file(s) will upload and a progress bar will display its progress.

If you are using Google Chrome, you can also drag and drop your file(s) directly into the browser.

Creating a Folder

  1. Click the New drop down at the top right of the page.
  2. Select Folder
  3. Title your folder appropriately and click the Create button on the bottom right

Sharing a File Using File Request

  1. Click the ‘…’ button on the folder you’d like to share access to
  2. Select ‘File Request’
  3. Select the access options you’d like your folder’s recipients to have under ‘Customize Options’
  4. Copy the link provided and email it to your collaborator. Your associate will receive the link and be able to open a webpage where they can securely drag-and-drop the files you want to receive.