Box

* Note that Box will be phased out Summer 2023. Transition to MS 365 tools will begin Spring 2023. More information: technologyinitiatives.uncg.edu

Box @ UNCG provides online file storage for all UNCG users. Box uses your UNCG user name and password. Faculty, staff and students can access their own Box account after they activate their University Computing Accounts.

box.uncg.edu

Features

• Can be configured to be used for all levels of data (Minimal, Low, Moderate and High risk) in Box’s cloud service, according to the new Data Classification Policy for UNCG.
  • Compliance for storing High-Risk data in Box requires specific permissions settings.
  • Synching a file to a local computer will place the file in the “1-Lock” category
• Unlimited storage quota (no quota enforced on UNCG Box accounts).
  Note: UNCG Departments can have official shared storage in Box. For information, see: Box for Departments.
• Web and mobile access to your files anywhere you have an internet connection.
• Ability to selectively “sync” files and folders to your computer (similar to DropBox). (For details on syncing 2-Lock data, see Can I use Box Sync for 2-Lock data?)
• Ability to sync files on up to 8 devices (3 desktops or laptops, 2 phones, 3 tablets). For details see How many devices can Box Sync be connected to?
• Ability to share files with other users inside and outside UNCG.
• Keeps track of multiple versions of your files automatically.
• Ability to “lock” documents while editing them, so others cannot accidentally overwrite your work.
• Ability to see who has edited and viewed documents you share.
• Integration with Microsoft Office to seamlessly download, edit and upload new versions.
• Box Capture app for iPhone and iPads for uploading scanned docs and photos to Box.