It is available to all faculty, staff, students, and guests (guests must be given permission to create an account by their delegated administrator or the help desk). Box allows for the storage of restricted data like files containing protected health information (PHI). Box supports all Windows, MacOS, Android, iOS, and Linux devices and has a full-featured web interface that can be used on other platforms. The service is used widely in higher education and can be used to share information with anyone.

Availability: All faculty, staff, students, and guests
Storage limit: 5 terabytes
File size limit: 15 gigabytes
File limit: Unlimited (15,000 per limit per folder recommended for performance)
Speed limits: 4 files per second upload
Access methods: Windows Client, MacOS Client, Android App*, Apple iOS App*, Linux (rclone), Web
Document versions: Unlimited
PHI permitted: Yes (in restricted folders managed by certified IT staff)

Integrated with Canvas: Yes

• Content viewers must have an account: No
• Instructor and viewers must add appropriate email to Canvas settings: No
• Content viewers must also use the same tenet: No

* Mobile device management required.

To access Box at Rutgers, please navigate to the Box page and select Sign Up or Login.

To learn more, please visit the getting started with Box article.