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# Classification Management

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Files can be restricted through the use of classification permissions. [Classification modification permissions](/en/box-shield/shield-classification-labels-and-policies/classification-modification-permissions) can be set so only admins and co-admins have the permission to modify them.

Multiple files or folders can be selected at the same time and classified in bulk. The operation may take time to be enabled, depending on the volume of content.

## **Classify a user’s file**

To apply a Classification label to a specific file, first [create a classification label](/en/box-shield/shield-classification-labels-and-policies/classification-labels#create-a-classification-label). Then, navigate to:

1. **Admin Console** > **Content**.
   * Select a user, hover over the file(s), then select the **...** button and **Classify**, or
   * Select the file(s) then click the shield icon(<InlineImage src="/images/box-admin-tools/picture.png" alt="picture" />  )at the top of the page.
2. Select a classification label.
3. Select **Apply**.

<Note>
  **Notes**: 

  * The **Classify** action is also available, for single files and folders and in bulk, for search results in the **Content Manager** section.
  * Be aware that applying, changing, and removing [classification labels](/en/box-shield/shield-classification-labels-and-policies/classification-labels) can impact [Retention Policies](/en/box-governance/retention/about-retention-and-retention-policies) and [Smart Access Policies.](/en/box-shield/shield-smart-access-policies/about-smart-access)
  * Changing the classification label may create new retention markers on the file. The [prioritization of retention policies](/en/box-governance/retention/about-retention-and-retention-policies#files-with-multiple-retention-polices) stays the same, though. Policies are prioritized in order of which has the latest retention period end date.
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## **Classify a folder**

To apply a Classification label to a specific folder, first [create a classification label](/en/box-shield/shield-classification-labels-and-policies/classification-labels#create-a-classification-label). Then, navigate to:

1. **Admin Console** > **Content**.
   * Select a user, select the folder(s), then select the **...** button and **Classify**, or
   * Select a user, enter a folder, click the **...** at the top of the page, then select **Classify**.
2. Select a classification label.
3. Select **Apply**.

<Note>
  **Note**: The operation may take time to be enabled, depending on the volume of content. 
</Note>

## **View classification details**

An icon will display next to the name of the file or folder where the Classification has been applied. Hover over the icon to see the name, definition, and restrictions.

## **Overwrite folder classifications**

1. Navigate to **Admin Console** > **Content**.
   * Select a user, select the folder(s), then select the **...** button and **Classify**, or
   * Select a user, enter a folder, click the **...** at the top of the page, then select **Classify**.
2. Check the **Overwrite all existing classifications with this value** button.
3. Select **Apply**.
4. Confirm the overwrite by selecting **Proceed**. The action cannot be undone.

<Note>
  **Note**: The operation may take time to be enabled, depending on the volume of content.
</Note>

## **Remove classification from a file**

To remove classification from a file, navigate to:

1. **Admin Console** > **Content**.
2. Select a user, hover over the file(s), then select the **...** button.
3. Select **Classify**.
4. Select **Remove**, then select **Remove** again to confirm the removal of the classification.

## **Remove classification from a folder**

All classification labels can be removed from a folder, or specific classification labels removed while others remain.

To remove classification from a folder, navigate to:

1. **Admin Console** > **Content**.
   * Select a user, select the folder(s), then select the **...** button, or
   * Select the **...** button at the top of the page when in the relevant folder.
2. Select **Classify**.
3. Select **Remove**.
4. Select to remove the selected classification from all items in the folder and its subfolders, or remove all classifications from all items in the folder and its subfolders.
5. Check the box confirming that you recognize the action cannot be undone, and that the operation may take time based on the volume of content.
6. Select **Remove**.