Identifying the owner of a file/folder in Box
This document provides instructions on finding the owner of a file or folder on Box.
Identifying File Ownership
- Log in to Northwestern Box at https://northwestern.box.com/
- Locate and select the desired file in the document viewer.
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The Details sidebar should expand on the right side of the window, listing metadata and metrics of the document.
- Alternatively, hover the file and click on the three dots.
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Select Properties > File Information.
The information shown above should appear in a focused overlay window.
Identifying Folder Ownership
- Log in to Northwestern Box at https://northwestern.box.com/
- Locate and select the desired folder in the document viewer.
- A sidebar should appear on the right. Under Sharing, it may list the owner, editor(s), and any collaborators that have been provided access to the folder.
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Alternatively, you may click on Details to view the folder owner and some metadata.