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Box Sync
Cloud based collaboration and management platform focusing on security
Security & PrivacyFree
v4.0.8088
Install with Homebrew
brew install --cask box-syncHow to Install Box Sync on Mac
Follow these steps to install Box Sync using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.
- 1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
- 2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
- 3
Run
brew install --cask box-syncPaste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask box-sync - 4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm box-sync is installed, then try `box-sync --version` to check the version number.
- 5
Launch Box Sync
Run `box-sync` in your Terminal to start using it.
Troubleshooting
- • If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with
sudo. - • If Homebrew can't find the package, run
brew updatefirst to refresh the package list. - • On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at
/opt/homebrew(the default for M-series chips).
What is Box Sync?
Cloud based collaboration and management platform focusing on security
Key Features
Easy installation via Homebrew
Regular updates and maintenance
Free to use
Professional support available
Pros
- ✓Simple one-command installation
- ✓Well-maintained and regularly updated
- ✓Completely free to use
Cons
- ✗Requires Homebrew to be installed
- ✗macOS only
Frequently Asked Questions about Box Sync
Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run `brew install --cask box-sync`. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run `box-sync` from Terminal.
