# Box - New event in folder trigger (real-time)
The New event in folder real-time trigger starts a recipe when Box detects file or folder events in a specified folder. The trigger fetches events as they occur. You can run only one active trigger on a folder at a time per authenticated user.
# Input
Input field | Description |
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Folder | Select the folder to monitor. You can select from the drop-down menu or enter a folder ID. |
Events to monitor | Select the specific events to monitor. Only the selected event types trigger the recipe. |
# Output
The output fields vary depending on the type of event. The following example shows the output for a folder created event:
Output field | Description |
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Event | Short description of the event. For example, FOLDER.CREATED . |
File/folder source | Source details of the folder or file where the event occurred. |
Additional information | Notes or additional context for the event, if available. |
Last updated: 10/3/2025, 8:10:59 PM