U of I Box

About this service

Description U of I Box is a secure cloud-based storage service available to all students, faculty, and staff. U of I Box’s built-in features allow for files to be easily stored, edited, and shared from any device that has a web browser.
Other names Box
Documentation links Log In to U of I Box | More info about U of I Box
Features and tools None listed

Getting and using this service

Who can use the service Undergraduate students
Graduate/Professional students
Faculty/Staff
How to get the service New U of I Box accounts are created through the Box Signup application at cloud-dashboard.illinois.edu
Cost No charge
Usage constraints
Unlimited online storage for individual accounts and Team Folders and 150 GB maximum file size limit. Box is approved by the university for storage of FERPA sensitive data.

Read and understand Box Health Data Folders Policies and Guidelines before storing any protected health information (PHI) in U of I Box. HIPAA protected PHI data must be stored in approved Box Health Data Folders only.

Support and Hours

How to get help Reach out to your campus help desk for U of I Box support:

Urbana-Champaign: http://techservices.illinois.edu/get-help
Chicago: https://accc.uic.edu/service/servicedesk
Springfield: http://www.uis.edu/informationtechnologyservice...
Training and consulting opportunities None listed
Maintenance hours Technical management for both services is handled by the vendors, and no regular maintenance window is stipulated. Maintenance for the box-signup is generally handled weekday mornings, between 5 and 8 am.
Lifecycle stage Production
Provided by Technology Services