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1. Choose trigger event

2. Choose action

1. Select the event

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Choose a trigger

A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "New Comment" from Box.

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An action happens after the trigger—such as "Upload Media" in WordPress.

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Supported triggers and actions

Zapier helps you create workflows that connect your apps to automate repetitive tasks. A trigger is an event that starts a workflow, and an action is an event a Zap performs.

New Comment
Triggers when someone comments on a file in a folder you own/collaborate on.
Trigger
Polling
Try It
- Folder
  Required
- Share
Trigger
Polling
Try It
Task Assigned to You
Triggered when you are assigned a task.
Trigger
Polling
Try It
- File ID
  Required
- Access Level
- Expiration Date
Action
Write
- Email
  Required
- Folder
  Required
- Role
  Required
Action
Write

- File ID
  Required
- Question
  Required
Action
Write
- File ID
  Required
- Box AI Prompt
  Required
Action
Write

- Group Name
  Required
- Provisioned
- External Sync Identifier
Action
Write
- Template ID
  Required
Action
Write
- Folder ID
  Required
- Recursive
Action
Write
- User ID
  Required
- Force Delete
- Notify User
Action
Write
- Folder
- Name of New Folder
  Required
Action
Write
- Template ID
  Required
Action
Write
- File ID
  Required
Action
Write
- User ID
  Required
Action
Write
- File_id
  Required
- New Folder
  Required
- Action to Perform
Action
Write
- File_id
  Required
- Message
- Due_at
- Assign_to
Action
Write
- File Name
  Required
- Folder
- File_extensions
Action
Search
- File ID
  Required
Action
Search
- Folder ID
  Required
Action
Search
- Limit
- Marker
Action
Search
- Limit
- Marker
Action
Search
- Status
Trigger
Polling
Try It
- Post_status
- Post_type
Trigger
Polling
Try It
Updated User
Triggers when a user is updated.
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- File
  Required
- Post
- Filename
- Title
- Author
- Caption
- Description
- Alt_text
- Comment_status
- Ping_status
Action
Write
- Post_type
  Required
Action
Write
- User ID
  Required
- Email
- First_name
- Last_name
- Name
- Nickname
- Description
- Website
- Role
- Meta
Action
Write
- Title
  Required
Action
Search
- Copy_search_keyword
- Search Keyword
  Required
- Email
  Required
- Username
  Required
- Password
  Required
- First_name
- Last_name
- Name
- Nickname
- Description
- Website
- Role
Action
Search or write

Event
Triggers when a new event is performed (this is the activity stream).
Trigger
Polling
Try It
- Folder
Trigger
Polling
Try It
- File ID
  Required
- Template Key
  Required
- Metadata (JSON Object)
  Required
Action
Write
- Folder ID
  Required
- Access Level
- Expiration Date
Action
Write
- User ID
  Required
- Group ID
  Required
- Role
Action
Write
- Hub ID
  Required
- Question
  Required
Action
Write
- File_id
  Required
- Message
  Required
Action
Write
- User Name
  Required
- User Email
  Required
- Platform Access Only
- External App User ID
Action
Write
- Template Name
  Required
Action
Write
- Group ID
  Required
Action
Write
- Folder
  Required
- File
  Required
- Name
- Share this file?
Action
Write
- Template ID
  Required
Action
Write
- Template Name
  Required
Action
Write
- File ID
  Required
Action
Write
- File ID
  Required
Action
Write
- Folder
  Required
- Name of New File
  Required
- File Content
  Required
- Share this file?
Action
Write
- Api_docs_info
- Stop on error
  Required
- HTTP Method
  Required
- URL
  Required
- Query string parameters
- Additional request headers
- Body
Action
Write
- Folder Name
  Required
- Parent Folder
Action
Search
- Folder ID
  Required
Action
Search
- Marker
Action
Search
- Limit
- Marker
Action
Search
- Limit
- Marker
Action
Search
New Media
Triggers when a new media is uploaded.
Trigger
Polling
Try It
- Post_types
- Post_statuses
- Trigger only when state changes?
Trigger
Instant
Try It
New User
Triggers when a new user is created.
Trigger
Polling
Try It
- Post_type
  Required
Action
Write
- Email
  Required
- Username
  Required
- Password
  Required
- First_name
- Last_name
- Name
- Nickname
- Description
- Website
- Role
Action
Write
- Stop on error
  Required
- HTTP Method
  Required
- URL
  Required
- Query string parameters
- Additional request headers
- Body
Action
Write
- Copy_search_keyword
- Search Keyword
  Required
Action
Search

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await zapier.runAction({ /* box / wordpress action */ });

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Frequently Asked Questions about Box + WordPress integrations

New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Box and WordPress

How does the Box and WordPress integration work?

Our integration allows you to connect your Box account with your WordPress site using triggers and actions. You can automate tasks such as copying files, publishing posts, or updating media based on specific triggers you set within your Box or WordPress accounts.

What types of triggers can I set up with this integration?

You can set up triggers such as new files uploaded to a Box folder or changes made to existing files. These triggers can automatically initiate actions like creating new blog posts or updating existing content on your WordPress site.

Can I update my WordPress media library using Box?

Yes, you can configure the integration to automatically update your WordPress media library whenever new files are added to a specific folder in Box, making asset management more streamlined.

Is it possible to schedule posts using this integration?

While scheduling directly via the integration isn't available, you can create drafts in WordPress that auto-populate with content from Box. Then manually schedule these drafts through your WordPress dashboard.

How do I handle authentication between Box and WordPress?

The integration requires authentication for both platforms. You need to provide permissions for our system to access your Box and WordPress accounts securely, usually through OAuth credentials.

What if my trigger doesn't seem to be working correctly?

If a trigger isn’t firing as expected, first ensure that both services have active connections and the conditions for the trigger are being met. Check our support page for detailed troubleshooting steps.

Can I customize which file types or folders trigger actions in WordPress?

Absolutely! During setup, specify which folders and file types should initiate actions within your WordPress site. This customization ensures only relevant content populates your website.

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