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Client ID and Client Secret for Box Libraries

To get a Client ID and Client Secret for Box, you need to register a new application through the Box Developer Console.

Create a Box developer account​

Go to the Box Developer Console and log in with your Box account. If you don't have a Box account yet, create one, then proceed with the steps below.

Create a new app​

In the Developer Console, click the Custom App button to create a new app. Enter a name for your app (for example, "Box Library Integration").

The Box Developer Console Create a Custom App dialog with the Personalization section
The Personalization section for a Box OAuth app.

After entering the information, click Next. You are presented with several options for how to authenticate your app. Choose the User Authentication (OAuth 2.0) option, then click Create App.

Find the Client ID and Client Secret​

After creating the app, you are taken to the app's settings page, where you configure more settings and retrieve the Client ID and Client Secret. In the App Settings section, you will see your Client ID and Client Secret. These are the credentials you use in Informer when creating your Box Library. Store these values in a safe place.

Set the Redirect URI​

Under the OAuth 2.0 Credentials section, set your Redirect URI to https://api.informer.cloud/integration/callback.

Adjust application scopes​

In the Application Scopes section, adjust your app's permissions depending on what kind of access your app needs to the Box API. At a minimum, give your app the following permissions:

  • Read all files and folders stored in Box
  • Write all files and folders stored in Box

Save your changes​

After creating the app and setting up the credentials, save any changes you make. You should now be ready to use your Client ID and Client Secret to create a new Box Library in Informer.