Description

The Box for Outlook feature directly connects your Box file repository to your UCSF email account in Outlook. This feature will provide you with the ability to save messages and attachments to Box from the Outlook interface. In addition to saving messages and attachments, there is the function to create and send sharing links to files from Box in Outlook. 

Benefits

• Simplified Sharing – Share files using sharing links from Box without leaving the Outlook interface. 
• Streamlined Saving – Save messages and attachments into Box from Outlook. 
• Secure File Sharing – Sharing links sent through Box for Outlook maintain existing folder permissions and privacy settings. 

Support

For questions and support about Box for Outlook, submit a ticket via the Employee Self-Service Portal. 

Training

To learn more about using Box for Outlook, review the following training documentation: 

• Logging into Box for Outlook 
• Saving Email Messages from Outlook to Box 
• Saving Attachments in Outlook to Box 
• Sending Box Sharing Links in Outlook 

Requirements and Limitations

To access Box and Micrsoft Outlook, you will need a web browser (Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge are recommended for the best experience) or Outlook desktop (Requires VPN if not connected to the UCSF network) and a UCSF email address.