Box FAQ
How much storage will I have in my WashU Box account?
All WashU Box accounts are afforded 1TB of available storage.
I am currently using Box as a backup target for my storage device – can I keep doing this?
Currently, you can continue doing this without any issues. However, once you hit your quota...
I am over the standard 1TB quota – am I going to be charged?
Not at this time. Once WashU IT contacts you in early 2026 to create a personalized...
I didn’t upload anything new, but I somehow reached my quota. What happened?
It’s likely that you own a shared folder and one of your colleagues...
I’m part of a sub-folder that I upload data to; who owns the data?
The folder owner is responsible for the data aggregation. Note: Shared users can...
Is there a size limit on individual files?
The WUSTL Box system accepts individual files up to 50GB in size.
Is there a way to see how large my trash is? How can I purge what’s currently in my trash?
Currently, only a Box administrator can view the total size of an individual user’s trash. However, you can check the size of individual files or folders in your trash.