How to setup Box backup?

To backup your Box account(s) with SysCloud, you need to create a backup job where you would connect your Box account(s) with SysCloud, select the Box users you want to backup, and set the retention period.

Note: Only the org owner/workspace owner can set up SysCloud’s backup for Slack workspace(s).

Here are the steps to setup your Box backup:

  • Step 1: Log in to your SysCloud account.
If you are new to SysCloud, start free trial and create an account with SysCloud to setup your backup. 

Create Backup Job

  • Step 2: Click “Create backup job”.  
If you have already created jobs, navigate to "Jobs” from the top menu bar and click “Create new backup job”.  
  • Step 3: Enter a name and description for the new backup job. Click "Next."

 Box Job Naming

Connect Box account

  • Step 4: Click "Connect" against Box. In the side tray that opens, click "Connect and add accounts" (if this is the first Box account you are connecting to) or "Add accounts" (if there are other Box account(s) already connected) which will redirect you to the login pop-up window.  

Note: If browser pop-ups are disabled, you will get a message asking you to enable the same. Follow these steps to enable browser pop-ups.  

Box add account

  • Step 5: In the pop-up window, log in to the Box account you wish to connect to SysCloud. Authorize connection and provide the required permissions.

Grant access to Box account

  • Step 6: If the installation is successful, you will see a popup in the app screen requesting confirmation for connection. Click "Add account" to enable backup for the selected account. This will connect your Box account to the SysCloud backup application and Box user sync will begin. 

Configure backup scope and settings

  • Step 7: Select the checkbox against Box. Click "Select"/pencil icon under scope column. 
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  • Step 8: In the entities popup, select the Box account you want to backup or switch to the Users tab to select specific users in the account. Click Confirm.

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  • Step 9: To set the retention period for your backup archives, click on the "Select"/pencil icon under the App column.
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  • Step 10: By default, Box data is retained in the SysCloud backup archives for an unlimited period. To add a custom retention period, uncheck the Unlimited option and enter the custom retention period. Click Confirm.
  • Step 11: Finally, click Start Backup to create your Box backup.
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