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Box

Box (also referred to as Box.com) is a cloud-based storage and collaboration platform that is UNCG’s primary research data storage solution. Box provides secure file storage, sharing, and collaboration tools, ensuring researchers have a reliable and compliant space to manage their data.

At UNCG, the use of Box is limited to faculty, staff and students who need to store data for any funded or unfunded research project.

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How to Access

If you are faculty, staff, or student needing storage for a funded or unfunded research project you may request research storage access at: go.uncg.edu/boxsignup 

Request Box Access

Downloads

Once approved for use, you can download Box’s desktop applications via Box’s downloads webpage.

Guides/Tutorials

UNCG resources

Box Resources

FAQ

Storage space for all projects will be unlimited for Box.

If you have a large or difficult-to-move dataset, please reach out to 6-TECH@uncg.edu for assistance.

At UNCG, the use of Box is limited to faculty, staff and students who need to store data for any funded or unfunded research project.

Box is the primary storage platform for Research data at UNCG. Therefore we strongly recommend keeping your data there if possible. However, we understand that every Research project is different and has unique needs. If your Research project has a strong case for being stored in another UNCG approved storage platform that is also allowed.

To that end, ITS provides several data storage services to meet the needs of students, faculty, and staff. Generally, these fall into two categories based on the location of the data: cloud storage (e.g. M365) and UNCG on-premises network storage (i.e. MyFiles).

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Instructor Training

From learning the basics to learning how to use collaboration tools, Box offers training courses through Box University.

At UNCG, group, one-on-one, or virtual sessions are available to faculty on workshops.uncg.edu. If you cannot find what you’re looking you can request training.

Request Training

Technical Support

The Office of Research and Engagement (ORE) and Information Technology Services (ITS) are working together to support and implement Box for research use, ensuring it aligns with the university’s research needs.

ITS 6-TECH Service Desk

1400 Spring Garden Street Greensboro, NC 27412
Email: 6-TECH@uncg.edu
Technical Support: (336) 256-TECH (8324) 

Contact 6-TECH

Box Support Documentation

Privacy and Accessibility

Last Updated: October 16, 2025