Box desktop client for macOS

More enhanced Box file sharing is possible thanks to our Box client – CloudMounter. Manage your cloud files directly from Finder, encrypt them before uploading to the cloud for extra protection, keep login credentials in macOS Keychain, mount more than one Box account, and way more.

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Alternative Box for Mac client

CloudMounter makes it possible to access your data stored on the Box cloud storage with ease. Thanks to seamless Finder integration, the app lets your cloud storage appear in the native file manager as a drive.

Numerous connections

With the help of this Box client, you can link as many Box accounts as required, allowing you to have all your cloud data at your fingertips at the same time.

Transfer files between clouds and servers

Move files back and forth to and from your Mac not only to Box but also to other supported web services without saving the content to your Mac.

Reasons for choosing CloudMounter

Fully integrated with Finder

Thanks to CloudMounter, you can work with online files the same way as with your local ones. The app was developed to provide users with the most familiar way of online file management, which is why CloudMounter boasts about its smooth integration with Finder.

High-security standards

This Box for Mac client neither collects your login credentials nor transfers them to any third parties. The main motto of the app is the security of our clients. All passwords are kept in macOS Keychain and are sent via encrypted channels.

More improvements to come

New connections, improved standards, enhanced features, and much more. We believe there’s always room for improvement, and we never stop with what we have. Our goal is to make CloudMounter a top choice for cloud management.

How to map Box as a drive on macOS

CloudMounter allows you to configure a huge number of different services and use them as needed. To connect to Box, the following steps are required:

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First, you need to download the app and then transfer it to the Applications folder on your Mac.

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After that, open the app, and you will see a window for connecting various services. Find the Box icon and click it.

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Follow the on-screen instructions to sign in to your Box account to map it as a network drive on your computer. Then you need to click the “Mount” button.

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As you can see, everything is extremely simple, and the connected drive can be used as a local drive, allowing you to work with cloud files like regular ones.

Additional protection of web protocols and cloud services

Solid protection of your cloud data can be guaranteed while using CloudMounter. Encrypting cloud computing services allows you not to worry that your confidential data will be revealed to any third parties. Have secure access to all the data stored online.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Box or Dropbox?

It is difficult to say which is better. Both services appeal to a lot of users. Some of their functions and features are the same, whereas there are a lot of differences. It all depends on the way you want to use the services and what you are looking for.

What is the Box app used for?

Box app, aka Box Drive, is a native client for Windows and Mac. With its help, users do not need to use the web version of cloud storage to work with cloud files.

How to use Box on Mac?

The most convenient way to connect to a Box server is to use CloudMounter. The app has a harmonious integration into Finder, allowing users to deal with Box as with a local drive for more efficient file management.