TriggerBoxReal-timeUpdated June 2026

When does Box fire on new folder creation?

Short answer: Drop the "Box → Folder Created" trigger on your workflow canvas, add filters if you want them, and publish. It fires within seconds of the event in Box, not on a polling schedule.

Use this trigger All 3 Box triggers

Anatomy

What this trigger looks like in a workflow.

Drop it on the canvas. Configure a couple of fields. Publish.

In the builder

Trigger

Folder Created

When the matching event happens

watch for folder createdwhen folder creatednew folderfolder addedon folder createdwhen a folder is created in boxnew folder created

What this trigger returns

for the curious

You don’t need to read this. Tiny Command auto-maps every field into the visual picker so downstream nodes can pull values by clicking. We show it here for power users who want to know what’s on the wire.

{
  "name": "New Folder",
  "folder_id": "789",
  "created_by": "user@example.com"
}

Output shape

Fields available to downstream nodes.

Every field below can be referenced by name in any action or filter that comes after this trigger.

Field	Type	Example
name	string	"New Folder"
folder_id	string	"789"
created_by	string	"user@example.com"

Pairs with

Drop these actions after Folder Created.

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Gmail · Email

Add Reaction

Slack · Communication

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Google Sheets · Spreadsheets & Databases

Create Company

HubSpot · CRM & Sales

FAQ

Questions about Folder Created.

How does the Folder Created trigger work in Box?

Fires when a new folder is created inside a watched parent. Useful for "new client folder → auto-populate with intake checklist templates" provisioning workflows.

Is the Folder Created trigger real-time?

Yes. Folder Created uses webhooks or push subscriptions, not polling. Your workflow fires within seconds of the event happening in Box.

What data does Folder Created return?

The full event payload from Box. The output shape table on this page lists every field, its type, and an example value so you can map fields into downstream nodes.

Can I filter Folder Created so only some events start a workflow?

Yes. Add a Filter node right after the trigger and match on any field, whether that's subject, sender, status, or anything else in the payload. Workflows only continue when the filter passes.

Do I need Box admin permissions to use Folder Created?

For most Box accounts a standard user can authorize the trigger. Some Box plans require an admin to enable third-party webhooks. Check Box's docs if the trigger fails to register.