"Syncing" involves synchronizing computer files stored in two different locations. With Box Sync you can create and maintain identical files in Box and on your compuer desktop. This makes it possible to quickly and easily access and modify content stored in Box without using a web browser.
For instructions on syncing, see the boxes below or watch the Box Sync Video Overview.
See also the Box Sync FAQ.
1. Open a Web browser to pitt.box.com.
2. Click Continue on the right-hand side of the screen.
3. Enter your University email address (username@pitt.edu) and password. Click Log In.
4. Click the Gear icon in the upper right-hand corner of the screen. Click Account Settings.
5. Click the Mobile & Sync tab. Click the Box Sync button.
6. Save the .exe file and launch it.
7. The Box Sync installer wizard opens. Click Next.
8. Accept the license agreement and click Next.
9. Click Finish.
10. Box Sync will automatically launch and add a new folder called My Box Files to your desktop. On the Settings tab of Box Sync, enter your University email address. Check the box next to Use my company's single sign-on credentials and click Submit.
11. Enter your University Computing Account username and password and click OK.
12. The first Sync will take place. Click OK.
13. A folder called My Box Files will be created on your desktop. This is where your synced files reside.
14. To sync a folder from your desktop to Box, just drag the folder to the My Box Files.
15. To sync a folder from Box to your desktop, log in to Box, right-click the folder, and select Sync Folder to Computer.
1. Open a Web browser to pitt.box.com.
2. Click Continue on the right-hand side of the screen.
3. Enter your University email address (username@pitt.edu) and password. Click Sign In.
4. Click the Gear icon in the upper right-hand corner of the screen next to your name. Click Account Settings in the drop-down menu.
5. Click the Mobile & Sync tab. Click the Box Sync button above Get Box Sync for Mac.
6. Open the Downloads folder.
7. Double click the Box Sync installer.
8. A warning may display asking if you want to open the installer. Click Open.
9. The Box Sync Installer wizard opens. Click Continue.
10. Read the license agreement and click Continue. When prompted, click Agree.
11. Click Install.
12. When prompted, enter the Name and Password for your computer and click OK.
13. After the installation is completed, the Box Sync Settings dialog box is displayed. Do not enter your University email address and password at this time. If it is not already checked, check the box next to Show Box Sync Status in the menu bar and then click Use Single Sign On.
14. Now enter your University email address and click Continue.
15. A login screen displays. Enter your University Computing Account username (excluding "@pitt.edu) and password, then click Sign In.
16. The first sync will occur automatically.
17. A Box sync icon is added to the menu bar. You can now close the Box Sync pop-up.
18. To sync a folder from your desktop to Box, click the Box sync icon and click Go to My Box Documents folder in the drop-down list. Drag a file or folder from its current location to the My Box Documents folder to sync it.
19. To sync a folder from Box to your desktop, log in to Box, click the More Options down arrow next to a folder, select Sync Folder to Computer from the drop-down list, then click Sync Folder to confirm your choice
Reminder: You must first install the Sync client.
Windows
1. After you have logged in, right click the folder and select Sync Folder to Computer.
2. Click Sync Folder.
3. A blue icon appears next to the folder to indicate that it is synced. It will also appear in the My Box Files folder on your desktop. Any files you add to this folder will appear in both places.
Mac
1. After you have logged in, click the down arrow next to the folder you want to sync and select Sync Folder to Computer.
2. Click Sync Folder.
3. A blue icon appears next to the folder to indicate that it is synced. It will also appear in the My Box Files folder on your desktop. Any files you add to this folder will appear in both places.
Reminder: You must first install the Sync client.
Windows
1. Drag a file or folder to the My Box Files on your desktop. You can also create a new folder within My Box Files and add content to it.
2. A blue check means the folder is synced. It will also appear when you log in to Box. Any files you add to this folder will appear in both places.
3. If you want to share the folder with someone, log in to Box and share it as you normally would.
Mac
1. Click the Box sync icon in the menu bar at the top of the screen and select Go to My Box Documents Folder.
2. Drag a file or folder to the My Box Documents folder to sync it. A blue checkmark next to the folder means it has been synced.
3. If you want to share the folder with someone, log in to Box and share it as you normally would.
