Three steps to your account

  1. Request access. Submit the BOX account request. Stony Brook Medicine staff sign in with their UHMC workstation login. Others set up a Box username and password when they get an invitation.
  2. Log in. Go to stonybrookmedicine.box.com and sign in, or accept a collaboration invite from an existing user.
  3. Get oriented. Watch the quick videos below, then set up your folders and sharing.

First things to learn

📤 Uploading files

  • Drag files from your desktop.
  • Each file can be up to 500 GB.
  • Use Box on up to 10 devices.

✏️ Creating & editing

  • Create Box Notes and new files in your browser.
  • Edit desktop files with Box Edit.
  • Box keeps every version of every file.

Approved desktop apps

Only Box Sync, Box Edit, Box for Office, and Box for Outlook have been approved by Information Security. Other apps must be reviewed first. If they will touch PHI or PII, they also need a Business Associate Agreement.

Getting Started video Full User Guide