# Box - New/updated file metadata in folder trigger
The New/updated file metadata trigger starts a recipe when a file metadata instance is created, updated, or deleted in a specified Box folder. You must have admin level designation in the Box connection and the ability to scope manage enterprise properties to retrieve metadata changes.
# Input
| Input field | Description |
|---|---|
| Folder | Select the folder to monitor. You can select from the drop-down menu or enter a folder ID. |
| File metadata changes | Select the metadata change events to monitor. Options include Metadata instance created, Metadata instance updated, and Metadata instance deleted. |
# Output
| Output field | Description |
|---|---|
| Source | Source of the event. |
| Created by | User who triggered the event. |
| Action by | Action that matched the trigger condition. |
| Created at | Date and time the event occurred. |
| Event ID | Unique ID of the metadata event. |
| Event type | Type of metadata event. For example, METADATA_INSTANCE_UPDATED. |
| IP address | IP address of the user who triggered the event. |
| Type | Object type. For example, event. |
| Session ID | Unique ID of the event session. |
| Additional details | Extra metadata about the event, if available. |
Last updated: 10/3/2025, 8:10:59 PM