# Box.com[¶](https://www.dataiku.com/product/plugins/box-com/)

## This plugin provides a read/write connector to interact with files on Box.com[¶](https://www.dataiku.com/product/plugins/box-com/)

## Plugin information[¶](https://www.dataiku.com/product/plugins/box-com/)

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| Version | 1.0.1 |

| Author | Dataiku (Alex Bourret) |

| Released | 2019-12-03 |

| Last updated | 2021-09-28 |

| License | Apache Software License |

| Source code | Github |

| Reporting issues | Github |

## How to set up[¶](https://www.dataiku.com/product/plugins/box-com/)

You need to install the plugin in Dataiku DSS. Go to the Administration > Plugins page. The plugin requires the installation of a code environment.

In order to use the plugin, the administrator of the box.com account will have to create an box.com app:

People given access to this app will be able to access all files shared to it. Where access to dataset must be restricted to a given group, make and name a separate app for this purpose.

## How to use[¶](https://www.dataiku.com/product/plugins/box-com/)

The plugin does not have direct access to the user’s files, but to the app service account. Data can be share with DSS by sharing files or directory with this service account. To do so, you need first to retrieve the app’s sharing email address:

To make files visible to DSS, you will need to share them from your box account with this email address:

* Go to your box.com account, locate the files or directories you want to share with DSS and click “Share”

Find and share your box.com items

* In the “Invite People” dialog box, paste the email address copied from step 4

Share with the DSS plugin service account

Once this is done, you can create a new dataset using the box.com plugin. First, create the dataset by picking box.com in the dataset section :

Choose the Filesystem provider, and fill in the details copied from the app configuration panel.

From the connector’s **Settings > Files** panel, you should now be able to browser your box directory and select the file or directory you want to access.

Browsing speed can be slightly increased by activating the cache option. However this is not available in MUS context.

## Write data into Box.com[¶](https://www.dataiku.com/product/plugins/box-com/)

* In your DSS project flow, select **Dataset > Folder**

* Choose **Box.com** in the **Store into** parameter and click **Create.** An **External code failed** error may appear because you have not selected your Preset yet.

* In the **Settings** tab of the folder, select your Preset in the **Box.com connection** parameter, and save. You can now export your dataset into your newly created Box.com managed folder.

### Install In Dataiku[¶](https://www.dataiku.com/product/plugins/box-com/)

To install Plugin: Getting US Census Blocks in DSS, go to Administration > Plugins > Store and search for the plugin name

Alternatively, you can download a zipped version here.

### Get the Dataiku Data Sheet[¶](https://www.dataiku.com/product/plugins/box-com/)

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