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# Set Up a Box Connection

Set up the Box connection to start the flow of data into Data 360.

| User Permissions Needed |                                                             |
| ----------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------- |
| To create a connection: | System Admin profile or Data Cloud Architect permission set |

**note:** It’s your obligation to make sure that you have the rights to the data collected using this feature. Salesforce disclaims all liability with respect to such data collected.

Before you begin:

- Verify you have the necessary Box account [credentials](https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/data/data-cloud-int/guide/c360-a-prepare-your-box-connection.md#collect-box-account-authentication-information).

1. In Data Cloud, click **Setup**, and select **Data Cloud Setup**.
2. Under External Integrations, select **Other Connectors**.
3. Click **New**.
4. On the **Source** tab, select **Box** and click **Next**.
5. Enter a Connection Name and an API Name for the connector (both are required).
6. In the **Authentication** section, enter the information you collected from [Prepare Your Box Connection](https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/data/data-cloud-int/guide/c360-a-prepare-your-box-connection.md#collect-box-account-authentication-information).
   - Enter the User ID.
   - Enter the Client ID.
   - Enter the Client Secret.
7. Select **Test Connection**.
   - The system verifies if the provided authentication values allow a successful connection to Box.
   - Follow the instructions on the screen if the connection fails.
8. After the connection test passes successfully, select **Save**.

## Next Step

- [Create a Box Unstructured Data Stream](https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/data/data-cloud-int/guide/c360-a-create-a-box-unstructured-data-stream.md)