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Quick Answer

How do I migrate from Box to OneDrive, SharePoint, or Google Drive?

Use Cloudiway to automatically migrate Box files to Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace. Connect your Box account, configure your destination, map users and folders, and run the migration with delta sync for minimal downtime.

Migration Steps:

  1. Connect Box with admin credentials
  2. Connect OneDrive, SharePoint, or Google Drive
  3. Map users and folder structure
  4. Run pre-staging and complete delta sync cutover
Comprehensive Migration

Box Data Migration

Complete Box migration to OneDrive, SharePoint, or Google Drive

Files & Folders

All files and complete folder hierarchy migrated with full structure preservation.

Permissions & Sharing

File and folder permissions automatically mapped and preserved in destination.

Box Notes

Box Notes converted to compatible formats like Word documents or Google Docs.

Version History

File version history optionally preserved during migration.

Comments & Annotations

File comments and annotations migrated to maintain collaboration context.

User Mappings

Box users mapped to destination accounts for proper attribution.

Timestamps Preserved

Original creation and modification dates maintained for compliance.

Files & Permissions

  • All File Types
  • Folder Structure
  • File Permissions
  • Collaborator Roles
  • Sharing Settings
  • Access Controls

Metadata

  • File Comments
  • Annotations
  • Version History
  • File Descriptions
  • Custom Metadata

Box Notes

  • Box Notes
  • Box Notes to Word
  • Box Notes to Google Docs
  • Embedded Content
  • Note Comments

User Data

  • User Mappings
  • Owner Attribution
  • Collaborator Lists
  • External Sharing
  • Timestamps

Requires Separate Configuration

Shared Links
Box Relay Workflows
Box Skills Data
Custom Metadata Templates

Box Relay workflows and custom automations require recreation using Power Automate, Google Apps Script, or equivalent tools in the destination platform.

Use Cases

Box Migration Destinations

Supported Box migration scenarios

Box to OneDrive

Migrate Box files to OneDrive for Business in Microsoft 365.

Box to SharePoint

Migrate Box folders to SharePoint document libraries and sites.

Box to Google Drive

Migrate Box files to Google Drive and Shared Drives.

Enterprise Consolidation

Consolidate multiple Box accounts during M&A activities.

Why Cloudiway

Box Migration Benefits

Enterprise-grade Box migration with full fidelity

Delta Sync Technology

Only changes are synchronized after initial migration, minimizing bandwidth and enabling near-zero downtime cutovers.

Permission Mapping

Automatically map Box collaborator roles to equivalent permissions in OneDrive, SharePoint, or Google Drive.

Box Notes Conversion

Convert Box Notes to Word documents or Google Docs while preserving formatting and content.

Enterprise Scale

Support for large Box environments with millions of files and complex folder hierarchies.

Pre-Stage Migration

Migrate data in advance while users continue working in Box, then complete a quick cutover.

Detailed Reporting

Real-time dashboards and comprehensive reports for monitoring migration progress and validation.

Process

How Box Migration Works

Four simple steps to migrate from Box

01

Connect Box

Connect your Box enterprise account using admin credentials via OAuth.

02

Connect Destination

Connect to OneDrive, SharePoint, or Google Drive with appropriate permissions.

03

Map & Configure

Map Box folders to destination locations and configure migration options.

04

Pre-Stage & Cutover

Run pre-staging migration, then complete delta sync for final cutover.

FAQ

Box Migration FAQ

Everything you need to know about Box migration

What files are migrated from Box?

Cloudiway migrates all files from Box including documents, images, videos, and any other file types. Folder structure, permissions, comments, shared links, and version history can all be preserved during migration.

Are Box permissions preserved during migration?

Yes, Cloudiway automatically maps and preserves file sharing permissions. Box collaborator roles (Editor, Viewer, etc.) are converted to equivalent permissions in the destination platform like OneDrive, SharePoint, or Google Drive.

What happens to Box Notes during migration?

Box Notes can be converted to compatible formats like Microsoft Word documents (.docx) or Google Docs depending on your destination platform. The formatting and content are preserved during conversion.

Can I migrate Box to OneDrive for Business?

Yes, Cloudiway fully supports Box to OneDrive for Business migration with complete folder structure, permissions, metadata, and version history preservation.

Can I migrate Box to SharePoint Online?

Yes, you can migrate Box folders directly to SharePoint document libraries. Cloudiway maps Box folder structures to SharePoint sites and libraries with proper permission inheritance.

Can I migrate Box to Google Drive?

Yes, Cloudiway supports Box to Google Drive migration including personal drives and Shared Drives. Box Notes are converted to Google Docs format.

Is there downtime during Box migration?

Cloudiway uses delta sync technology to minimize disruption. Users continue working in Box during pre-staging, with only a brief cutover window needed for final synchronization.

How long does a Box migration take?

Duration depends on the volume of data and number of files. With delta sync, you can pre-stage data over days or weeks, then complete the cutover quickly. Large enterprises typically complete cutover in hours.

Is file version history preserved?

Yes, file version history can optionally be preserved during migration, subject to the destination platform capabilities and your configuration preferences.

Is there a free trial available?

Yes, Cloudiway offers a free trial so you can test the Box migration with your own data before committing to a full project. No credit card required.

Are Box external collaboration links preserved when migrating to OneDrive or SharePoint?

External Box links cannot be transferred verbatim because the destination platforms generate their own link domains. Cloudiway preserves the underlying sharing permissions (which external users had access to which content) and re-creates equivalent sharing in OneDrive or SharePoint, then provides a CSV mapping that administrators can use to notify external partners of the new URLs after cutover.

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