Box
AeroFTP connects to Box via the official Box Content API with OAuth2 authentication. Box is a feature-rich cloud storage platform with enterprise capabilities.
Connection Settings
Authentication is handled via OAuth2:
- Click Connect on the Box protocol.
- A browser window opens to Box's authorization page.
- Sign in and grant AeroFTP access.
- Authorization completes automatically.
OAuth tokens are stored encrypted in the OS keyring. To use your own Box app, enter a Client ID and Client Secret in Settings > Cloud Providers.
Features
- Trash Management: Deleted files go to Box's trash. The Trash Manager lets you browse, restore, and permanently delete trashed items.
- Comments: Add comments to files via the context menu. Comments are visible to all collaborators.
- Collaborations: View and manage file/folder collaborations and permissions.
- Tags: Add and manage tags on files. Tag management uses a reusable dialog component shared with Dropbox.
- File Versioning: Box retains previous versions of files for recovery.
- Shared Links: Create shareable links with password protection and expiration options.
- Folder Locks (Enterprise): Lock folders to prevent modifications. Requires a Box Business or Enterprise plan.
- Watermark (Enterprise): Apply watermarks to files for security. Requires Enterprise plan.
- PRO Badge: Enterprise-only features are marked with a PRO badge in the UI.
Tips
- Box provides 10 GB free with a personal account. File upload limit is 250 MB on free plans, 5 GB on Business.
- Box's API rate limits are relatively strict. AeroFTP handles 429 responses with automatic retry.
- For AeroSync, Box provides SHA-1 hashes for files, enabling accurate change detection.
- If you see "terms of service" errors, you may need to accept Box's updated terms in the web interface first.