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About Box

Iru uses OAuth 2.0 (authorization code) to read files, folders, users, groups, and enterprise metadata. The authorizing Box user must be able to see the content your audit program cares about - prefer admin-level visibility when you need org-wide evidence.

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How it works

DetailValue
CategoryCloud storage
AuthenticationOAuth 2.0
Typical plansBusiness or Enterprise (full API surface)
Scopes commonly include read access to files/folders plus enterprise administration where applicable - exact strings appear on Box’s consent screen. Official references: OAuth 2.0, Scopes, Developer docs.

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Prerequisites

  • Browser popups allowed for your Iru domain.
  • A Box account with sufficient rights for the folders and users under review.

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Connect Box to Iru

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Iru Compliance

1

Open Sources

In Iru Compliance, on the left navigation bar, expand Compliance and select Sources.
Left navigation: Compliance expanded, Sources selected
2

Turn on Box

Find Box (use Category or Search by name or description). On that card, turn on the toggle. A browser tab or window may open for the connector wizard.
3

Start OAuth from the wizard

Choose Launch OAuth (or the equivalent control) in the connector wizard.
4

Sign in to Box and approve

Complete Box login, review scopes, and select Grant. Close the popup when the wizard tells you to.
5

Confirm the source is Active

Confirm the Box card shows Active.

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Troubleshooting

Check pop-up blocker settings for the Iru site and try again.
Re-authorize with a user who can access missing enterprise objects.
Access tokens are short-lived; Iru refreshes automatically - if refresh fails after 60 days idle or consent changes, re-authorize.

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Considerations

Tokens are tied to the authorizing…

Tokens are tied to the authorizing user - deactivation may break sync until someone reconnects.

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See also