Connecting to Box

Syniti Knowledge Platform (SKP) allows you to connect to Box for the following usage types:

File Storage
Replication

Configuration Summary

The following table provides a high-level summary of the configurations you need to perform in Box if you want to maintain a separate Box folder to integrate with the SKP.

S.No	Configuration Steps	Reference Materials
1	Register a new Box application Name your application as Syniti Drive Integration	* Create a Platform App * Setup with JWT * Self-service scopes * Read JSON configuration
2	Configure the newly created application settings In the Configuration tab, note the values for the following fields: Client ID, Client Secret, and Enterprise ID Under Add and Manage Public Keys: * Click Generate a Public/Private Keypair * Download the JSON configuration file (contains private key) and note the Public Key ID
3	Grant required authorization to your application Access the Authorization tab Click Review and Submit to request an Admin’s approval As an Admin, access Admin Console > Apps > Custom Apps Approve your application
4	Set Scopes for your application
5	Create a system datastore connection in the SKP using the SharePoint Online connection properties listed below	* Datastores * Create a Connection

Connection Properties

You can choose one of the following authentication type:

Client Credentials
JSON Web Token (JWT) - Recommended

Field Name	Description
Client ID *required*	The public identifier for the Box application. Used to identify the application during authentication flows. Generated when a custom Box application is created in the Developer Console.
Client Secret *required*	A confidential key associated with the custom Box application, used in conjunction with the Client ID for authentication. Must be stored securely.
Enterprise ID *required*	The unique identifier for the Box enterprise (organization). Required for JWT-based authentication to act on behalf of an enterprise.
Public Key ID *required for JWT*	The identifier for the public/private key pair generated for JWT authentication. Used to reference the correct key during token exchange.
Private Key *required for JWT*	The private key used to sign JWT assertions for Box authentication. Downloaded as part of the JSON configuration file and must be kept secure.
Passphrase *required for JWT*	The passphrase used to decrypt the private key. Generated automatically by Box and included in the downloaded JSON configuration file.
Root Folder ID	The unique identifier of the Box folder that the application accesses for uploads, downloads, or file management. This ID is typically the root folder ID, and defaults to 0.
Extended Properties	Use the + Add Property button to add any additional connection properties.

Connecting to Box

Configuration Summary

Connection Properties

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