Cannot download a box file via the Oauth 2.0 Client API without write scope

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Kenneth Chan

• November 02, 2020 18:42

Specifically, I get this error when only 'Read all files and folders stored in Box' is checked under Application Scope when I make a download request to https://api.box.com/2.0/files/429656904704/content:

{"type":"error","status":403,"code":"access_denied_insufficient_permissions","help_url":"http://developers.box.com/docs/#errors","message":"Access denied - insufficient permission","request_id":"eq48x9gk712i6qld"}

I do not get this error if I also enable the 'Read and write all files and folders stored in Box' Application scope.

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  Kourtney

  • November 03, 2020 15:20

  Hello Kenneth, 

  It is expected behavior that the read/write scope is required in order to download content. I will submit some changes to our documentation to ensure this is called out here. 

  Best, 

  Kourtney 

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