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Boxes accept standard SSH connections. The Box CLI handles the usual setup for you, including the SSH key it uses to connect.

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Connect with the CLI

Use box ssh from your local machine: 
box ssh bx_f7k2q9hd
The CLI manages its SSH key at: 
~/.ssh/ascii_box_ed25519
If the key is missing, the CLI creates or refreshes it and authorizes it on the box before connecting.
SSH is available only when the box’s machine is running. If the box is archived or still provisioning, resume it or wait until it is ready.

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Use another SSH client

If you want to connect from an external SSH client, first inspect the box: 
box info bx_f7k2q9hd
Use the returned IP address with the user account and the CLI-managed private key: 
ssh -i ~/.ssh/ascii_box_ed25519 user@<box-ip>

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Copy files

Use box scp with the box ID as the remote host: 
box scp ./local-file.txt bx_f7k2q9hd:/home/user/
box scp bx_f7k2q9hd:/home/user/output.zip ./output.zip
See CLI Reference for all scp options.