Can I use WUSTL Box to share files with people outside the university?
Yes, as long as it is appropriate to share the data outside of the university. You can either share a link to a file or invite collaborators who have non-WUSTL Box accounts to work on a file.
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WUSTL Box FAQs
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As a student, can I keep my WUSTL Box account after graduation?
Recent graduates are given a 90 day grace period after graduation during which time they can transition their WUSTL Box account…
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Can I change or remove a Shared Link Expiration Date?
Yes. Box allows you to change or remove Shared Link expiration dates…
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Can I request additional storage?
There is no need to request additional storage as all WUSTL Box accounts have an unlimited storage allocation.
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Can I restrict who has access to a shared file?
Yes. Box allows you to share files with the world, with only those who have a link, or only with specific…
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Can I use WUSTL Box to share files with people outside the university?
Yes, as long as it is appropriate to share the data outside of the university. You can either…
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How do I get a WUSTL Box account?
Simply login using your WUSTL Key at wustl.app.box.com and your WUSTL Box account will be created…
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How do I know how much storage I have used in Box?
Log into Box at wustl.appbox.com and follow the 4 steps detailed in this FAQ to see how much you have stored in Box.
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How do I share files with an external collaborator?
Below are the recommended steps for sharing files with someone outside of the university…
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How do I transfer my work files to my WUSTL Box account?
Below are the recommended steps for moving your work files into WUSTL Box…
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How does WUSTL Box handle versioning?
The WUSTL Box system stores up to 100 versions of a file…
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How much storage will I have in my WUSTL Box account?
All WUSTL Box accounts have unlimited storage.
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Is there a size limit on individual files?
The WUSTL Box system accepts individual files up to 50GB in size.
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What email address should I use when I share a folder or file with another person at WashU?
In order to ensure that you are sharing files and folders only with WUSTL Box accounts, please make sure to only use @wustl.edu addresses…