Adding External Collaborators to Box

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This article will explain how to add external collaborators to Box content at Chico State.

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Adding External Collaborators

If you have Editor (or higher) permission on a file or folder in Box, you can invite external collaborators, with the exception of Level 1 files and folders.

  1. Open the collaboration screen in Box.
  2. Enter the collaborator’s full email address.
  3. Select the appropriate permission level.
  4. (Optional) Enter a personal message.
  5. Click Send
    Invite external user screen
     

 Important: All external collaborators must enroll in two-factor authentication (2FA) with Box in order to access Chico State shared content. Box will guide users through the enrollment process when they receive an invitation. For instructions, visit: Enrolling in 2FA for External Collaboration (Box Support).

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Article ID: 113228
Created
Wed 7/14/21 8:27 PM
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Thu 8/21/25 2:30 PM