# CERNBox

> File synchronization service for mobile, desktop and scientific computing.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/ch.cern.cernbox](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ch.cern.cernbox)

## Overview

- **ID:** `ch.cern.cernbox`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** CERN
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 6,035
- **Rating:** 4.00 / 5 (59 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.6.1
- **Last updated:** 2025-08-25
- **First published:** 2014-05-26
- **Publisher country:** CH
- **Size:** 14 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ch.cern.cernbox)
- **Website:** [http://cern.ch/cernbox](http://cern.ch/cernbox)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://cernbox.cern.ch/cernbox/doc/policy.html](https://cernbox.cern.ch/cernbox/doc/policy.html)

## Description

"CERNBox" is a cloud synchronization service that enables CERN users to securely access and sync files across personal devices (laptops, smartphones, tablets) with centrally-managed data storage. Built on ownCloud software, this Android app provides easy access for users through various platforms including web browsers, desktop clients, and mobile devices. Designed exclusively for CERN users, CERNBox enhances productivity and collaboration in scientific computing by ensuring that files are continually updated and accessible.

## Rankings

- #672,137 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BROADCAST_STICKY`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_SYNC_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.READ_SYNC_STATS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS`
- `ch.cern.cernbox.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ch.cern.cernbox)