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Updated Aug 23, 2026

Box is enterprise file storage: what a company uses when it needs somewhere to put documents everyone on the team can reach, and nobody outside can. If your Box account came through work, those files are company property before they are your property, and that changes who can actually help you get them out.

What you'll get

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Before you start

  1. Go to Settings > Application Keys
  2. Select "Account Info"

How to download

  1. Look for "Download all files" option in Account settings
  2. Request download

Pro tip

Box is often used for business. Ensure you comply with company policy before downloading.

After the download

  • Check "Collaborations" list
  • Review file access logs
  • Not sure where to store your export? See our backup guide.

About the author

Charles runs Digital Takeout Day, a twice-yearly reminder (May 8 and November 8) to download and back up your data from every online service you use.

Every guide is cross-checked against the platform's own export documentation and re-verified before each Takeout Day.

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