Sharing Folders with Collaborators in UBbox

Operating Systems: Windows, Macintosh, Linux

Applies to: UB students, faculty and staff

Last Updated: December 30, 2020

1. Click the +New button
2. Select Folder
3. Name the folder
4. Leave Invite people to upload or download files selected
5. Type the email address of the person you wish to grant access to your folder
   
6. Specify the access type you wish this person to have from the dropdown menu (see table below for details)

The person (or people) you invited will receive an email invitation to sign up for a free Box.com account (if they are not part of UB). You will receive an email notification when the person has accepted your invitation. The person will also be added to the list of folder collaborators.

1. Click the folder you wish to invite people to access. This can be a personal or a shared folder.
2. Locate the folder or file you wish to share and do one of the following:
   • In List View, hover over the item and click Share 
   • In Grid View, select the item, click the ..., and then click Share
   • In either view, select the item, and click Share in the Action Bar that appears at upper right
3. Click Invite Collaborators.
   
4. Provide the email address, access type, and message (optional) in the pop-up window.
5. Click Send Invites.

The person (or people) you invited will receive an email invitation to sign up for a free Box.com account (if they are not part of UB). You will receive an email notification when the person has accepted your invitation. The person will also be added to the list of folder collaborators.