Box: Cloud Storage

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How to access

  • SSO Requires users to sign-in to MyAccess SSO to access

All UCSF learners, staff, affiliates, and faculty members with a MyAccess account have access to Box. Logging into MyAccess and selecting the Box link will automatically provision a user account. 

Description

UCSF Box is a cloud-based file collaboration and storage tool similar to Dropbox, OneDrive and Google, however only UCSF Box and OneDrive are managed and supported by UCSF IT. Box can also be accessed via desktop or mobile app.

UCSF Box is accessible from MyAccess and offers the following features:

  • Content and task management
  • Online workspace for collaboration
  • User and group permissions

NOTE: UCSF Box is safe for storing restricted data, including UCSF PHI (e.g., PHI from APeX).

Benefits

  • Features - Box has numerous features to simplify how your work
  • Collaboration - Central location to securely collaborate on files, whether they are inside or outside the enterprise
  • Security - Advanced security features to prevent accidental data leaks and protect content in the cloud
  • Applications - Box is integrated with multiple applications to manage, secure and edit files on the web or in the Box mobile application

Training

To learn more about using Box, visit our Box Training page

Support

For questions and support, check the Frequently Asked Questions page or submit a ticket on our Employee Self-Service Portal.

Service Owner Team: IT DWS Collaboration
Service Support Team: IT Service Desk
Service Category: Email & Collaboration

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