Box

Box is an online file sharing and cloud content management service that works on PCs, Macs, mobile and tablet devices and provides access to files from any location for collaboration with other University users or external parties. Request a PHI folder for secure sharing or a Team folder for online collaboration.

AVAILABLE TO: Faculty | Students | Staff

FUNDED BY: University

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  • Single sign-on using your UIC NetID and common password
  • Unlimited storage for current students, faculty, and staff
  • Comment on files
  • Real-time updates when files are viewed, updated, or downloaded
  • Ability to set permissions on files and folders
  • Version control for your files
  • Set up simple workflows
  • Mobile applications and clients for smartphones and tablet devices
  • Blackboard compatibility
  • Synchronization and collaboration using GSuite and other tools
  • Allows secure file sharing within or outside of the university network
  • Provides secure, legal storage for FERPA data
  • Does NOT satisfy HIPAA storage requirements by default (special process is required from users in order to store HIPAA documents)

Box is working to meet WCAG 2.0 Level AA compliance on core web apps but it currently does not meet all accessibility standards. Accessibility support is available via a separate site: a.box.com. To read more: Box Accessibility & Usability Information 

Requirements

University of Illinois Box accounts are available to current UIC students, faculty, and staff (external affiliates are not eligible). A valid UIC primary NetID and common password are required to create a University Box account and to later access the University Box account.