Applications
Applications
Box Platform supports two distinctly different application types. The type of service you are trying to create determine the type of Box App you will want to configure.
Overview
The following is quick overview of the different Box Application types.
| App Type | Auth Method | Features & Limitations |
|---|---|---|
| Custom App | OAuth 2.0 | Web App Integrations, App Gallery, Webhooks |
| Custom App | JWT | Webhooks |
| Custom App | App token | Web App Integrations, Webhooks, Limited API access |
| Custom Skill | No authorization needed | Limited API access |
Learn how to select an application type
Additional App Types
A few addition App Types exist for legacy purposes. Please use the alternatives as specified below.