How to move and copy files in Box

This is useful when you need to have a file in multiple folders in Box, or when you are organising your files. There are multiple ways of moving and copying files, including the "drag and drop" method.

Step 1

Login to your Box account via Kingston.box.com Once logged in you will see the Box homepage with any folders you have created.

Step 2

Locate the file you wish to move/copy. Move your cursor to the 3 dotted icon, where "more options" will appear. Click this icon and a drop down menu will appear, with the option to "move or copy."

NOTE: the 3 dotted icon shows you all the functions you can perform for this individual file.

Step 3

Once you click this option, a dialogue box will appear showing the folders that exist in your Box account. Here you can select the folder you wish to move or copy your file to. Click the relevant "copy" or "move" function, once you have selected where you wish your file to direct to.

NOTE: You can also copy or move multiple files. Shift Click each file you wish to select, then moving your cursor to the top right of your screen. You will see an option to "move or copy." Follow Step 3 to complete this aciton.