file request box

1. What is a file request?
2. How do I use box files?
3. How do I email a file to box?
4. How do I access the box folder?
5. How do I request a file in OneDrive?
6. Can someone upload a file to my Dropbox?
7. Is box the same as Dropbox?
8. Do I need a box account to receive files?
9. How do you create a file in box?
10. How do I attach an email as an attachment?
11. Can I upload to box without an account?
12. How do I stop a box upload?

What is a file request?

With file requests: Anyone can send you a file you've requested, whether they have a Dropbox account or not. All the files you collect are automatically organized into a Dropbox folder you choose. People who upload files to your file request cannot access your Dropbox account.

How do I use box files?

Creating a New Folder

Click New, and from the menu that displays click New Folder. The Create a New Folder dialog box displays. Enter the folder name. (Optional) To enable others to access this folder, enter the email addresses of each person to whom you want to grant access.

How do I email a file to box?

To enable email uploads for a folder:

In the All Files window, right-click the folder and select Settings. In the Uploading section, next to Email Uploads, check Allow uploads to this folder via email. Under Upload Email Address, Box displays a unique email address.

How do I access the box folder?

If you use a Mac, you can access Box Drive by opening Finder.

1. In the sidebar, navigate to Devices > Favorites > Box.
2. Open this folder to display all of the contents of your All Files page on Box.com.
3. You can navigate through any folder and open every file you see — just as if it were a local file.

How do I request a file in OneDrive?

Here's how to request files: In your OneDrive, select the folder where you want the files to be uploaded, and then select Request files. Under What files are you requesting, enter a descriptive name for the files you are requesting from others. (They'll see this description when they get the file request.)

Can someone upload a file to my Dropbox?

Dropbox's New Requests Feature Lets Anyone Upload Files To Your Account. ... Through a simple interface on Dropbox.com/requests, you can specify what file or files you're looking for, and you're then provided a link you can distribute or you can select the option to have Dropbox send a request email on your behalf.

Is box the same as Dropbox?

They have a lot in common, of course, but Dropbox is all about managing files in the cloud mostly for individuals, whereas Box is more enterprise-focused mainly targeted towards businesses. Both the companies have some noteworthy differences, but the key difference lies in the way you access your files.

Do I need a box account to receive files?

People with the link: Anyone with the link can access the item and no Box account is required. For extra security, you can also set a password or expiration for the link, as well as restrict download and/or preview access for link viewers.

How do you create a file in box?

In your Box account, you can organize your files in folders just as you would on your computer.
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Click the New button in the upper-right corner of the page.

1. Choose what you would like to create. ...
2. A pop-up window will appear prompting you to enter the name of your new file or folder. ...
3. Click 'Create' to complete the process.

How do I attach an email as an attachment?

Forward an email as an attachment

1. On your computer, go to Gmail.
2. Select the emails that you want.
3. Click More. Forward as attachment.
4. In the “To” field, add recipients. You can also add recipients in the “Cc” and “Bcc” fields.
5. Add a subject.
6. Write your message.
7. At the bottom, click Send.

Can I upload to box without an account?

Create a folder users can upload into without a box account – Box Support.

How do I stop a box upload?

Go to Account Settings and click the Sharing tab along the top. Select/deselect the Enable Box Accelerator option under Uploading Content.