- Admin configuration in Box
- End-user connection
Step 1: Configure integration in Box
Admin- Sign in to the Box Admin Console.
- Go to Integrations and find Box MCP Server either by using the MCP Category filter, or by using the search bar at the top of the page.
- Go to Configuration > Add Integration Credentials to generate new credentials.
- In Redirect URIs, change the Box redirect URIs to the redirect URI provided by the external MCP Client.
- Copy the Client ID and Client Secret for later use. These are required later for the external MCP Client to authorize the connection.
- Check the Access scopes:
- Read all files and folders stored in Box.
- Read and write all files and folders stored in Box.
- Manage AI Requests.
Scopes define the maximum set of actions. Users can only access content they already have permission to view or edit in Box. - Click Save.