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Note #

First, configure all other parameters in secret.conf, and set the auth_code at the very end. Generating the authorization code from Box requires additional steps, and since the code is only valid for 30 seconds, you must add it to secret.conf and start the connector within that time window.

Specifications #

[secret-stanza-name]
client_id = Box client id 
client_secret = Box client secret 
auth_code = authorization code

Example #

[box_creds]
client_id     = aes$hnxIY2NdERnasYOJlXXXXXXXXqjCpWYsDD64cpX5fb
client_secret = aes$YZ3DZ0HU9a1iUAR9CiXXXXXXXXfJ7WzlYcDVrX1akx
auth_code     = aes$P8UvPxcCr6KXXXXXXXX5g9Si7N+wBOYrbYTjFfXXXX

Steps to obtain Authorization Code #

  • To obtain the initial auth_code for the connector:
    • Construct the Authorization URL:
# Replace `YOUR_CLIENT_ID` with the actual client ID : 
https://account.box.com/api/oauth2/authorize?response_type=code&client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID&redirect_uri=https://dataelicit.com/callback

# Example:
https://account.box.com/api/oauth2/authorize?response_type=code&client_id=44r951ug72znzqt821n87r84espqom&redirect_uri=https://dataelicit.com/callback
  • Open the URL in a browser (Log in using the Box account used to create the app)
  • Click the Grant Access button.
  • Copy the value of the `Auth code` parameter.
  • Open secret.conf in the local/ directory and paste the auth_code.
  • Start or Restart the Connector.

Important #

This code is only valid for 30 seconds, so you must add it to secret.conf and start the connector within that time frame.

Troubleshooting #

If you see “Authorization code authentication failed” error in var/log/box/auth.log. The auth_code likely expired. Regenerate it by the above steps again.

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