Migrate Box Files to SharePoint Without Breaking Their Links

When migrating files from Box to SharePoint, internal links are root. If not done right, file addresses will change during the migration and links will break. This means lost data, hindered collaboration and poor user experience and ultimately impact to the business.

So, you need to take proactive measures to prevent broken hyperlinks during the migration to ensure data integrity and seamless user experience across platforms.

This post will cover why it is important to preserve hyperlinks when moving files from Box to SharePoint and how CloudFuze’s Hyperlink Fixer can help.

What Happens to Links When You Move Box Files to SharePoint?

Links are the lifeblood of file navigation and collaboration. Both Box and SharePoint use links to make files more accessible s.;’3w33o users can quickly access and collaborate on documents and folders.

But when you move from Box to SharePoint, the links break because the URLs attached to files and folders are tied to the source platform.

For example, if a company moves from Box to SharePoint, Box’s URLs will look like this: https://app.box.com/folder/179847793931.

After migration, these links won’t work in SharePoint because SharePoint has a different URL structure. Now teams can’t access critical files and are confused and delayed. Therefore, businesses must prioritize tools that can fix broken links automatically during migration to maintain operational efficiency.

Why Do Broken Links Occur?

Broken links during migration happen because of changes in content locations and different URL structures between Box and SharePoint. Even though the links remain the same during migration, they can no longer point to the correct content locations because of the migration itself.

For example, Box’s folder link will look like: https://app.box.com/folder/179847793931 but after migration the same folder in SharePoint will have a different URL structure and the original link will be invalid.

This is not limited to Box to SharePoint migration; it can happen when migrating between different cloud platforms that have different URL structures.

How Will Broken Links Affect Your Business?

Broken links will impact productivity and collaboration. If links are not preserved during migration employees will have trouble accessing critical files and will be delayed and confused. It will also lead to loss of trust in the migrated platform as employees can’t find the documents or data they need.

Updating all broken links manually is time consuming, expensive and error prone. So, preserving links is not just about file access but about a seamless transition and keeping your workflows running.

Therefore, it’s important for enterprises to migrate embedded links during cloud transitions to maintain document integrity and avoid broken references in the destination.

How to Migrate Box Files to SharePoint Without Breaking Links?

Moving Box files to SharePoint without breaking links is a challenge. We have a solution for that. We offer a tool called Hyperlink Fixer that helps you preserve links without breaking them.

Hyperlink Fixer will automatically fix links as files and folders are moved. Our link migration tool moves links from Box to SharePoint without changing the structure or functionality so all links will work after the move. The smart Hyperlink Fixer lets you fix only the broken links without having to re-migrate the whole file, saving you time and resources.

With Hyperlink Fixer you can move data from Box to SharePoint without worrying about links going down or business disruption.

FAQs

How Do I Keep Links During the Migration?

A tool like CloudFuze Hyperlink Fixer corrects links. It maps and updates file links during migration so they’re available in the target platform (SharePoint).

Is Manual Link Updating an Option?

While possible, manual link updating is not practical for large migrations. It’s time consuming, error prone and can cause downtime. Our Hyperlink Fixer tool saves time and reduces errors.

What if Broken Links Are Left Unaddressed?

• Lost productivity
• Data silos
• Compliance risks

Our automated Hyperlink Fixer tool keeps these issues at bay by preserving and reconfiguring links.

What Technical Hurdles Arise When Preserving Links Across Platforms?

• URL rewrites: Box and SharePoint have different link formats so complex mapping is required.
• Permission mismatch: Box and SharePoint have different permission settings so adjustments need to be made.
• File path length limits: SharePoint has file path length limits so deep folder structures need to be reorganized.

We solve these with automated tools and custom mapping so migration is seamless.

How Do I Know All Links Are Working After the Migration?

Our tool provides a link validation report that shows:

• Links that were updated.
• Links that need to be updated manually (If Any).
• This report ensures you don’t miss any critical links and gives you visibility into the migration.

Conclusion

You can move Box files to SharePoint without breaking links with CloudFuze’s Hyperlink Fixer tool that keeps links intact during the move. We fix broken links for you so you can move to SharePoint without downtime.

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