This article explains how to connect your Box to Workbench.

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Step 1: Enable API Access for Workbench

To integrate the technology with Workbench, we need an enterprise admin on hand with access to Developer Console and Admin Console to build and authorize a Custom App. If you're unsure, contact support.

  1. Sign in to your Developer Console.

  2. Select Create New App.

  3. Select Server Authentication (Client Credentials Grant).

  4. Name your custom app Expel App and click Create App.

  5. Click Fetch Client Secret and make note of Client ID and Client Secret as you only see it one time.

  6. Select the app access level App + Enterprise Access.

  7. Select the following application scopes:

    • Read all files and folders stored in Box.

    • Manage enterprise properties.

  8. On the Authorization tab, select Review and Submit for app authorization. The app status now reads Pending Authorization.

  9. Authorize the app through email or sign in to your Admin Console and click Apps from the top left side of the page.

  10. Under Custom Apps, find the app that was submitted and select Authorize App.

  11. Navigate to Account & Billing from the top left side of the page and take note of your Enterprise ID.

Step 2: Configure the Technology in Workbench

  1. Log into https://workbench.expel.io.

  2. Navigate to Settings > Security Devices.

  3. At the top of the page, click Add New Device.

  4. Search for and select Box.

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    • Complete all fields using the credentials and information you collected in Step 1.