How to Create and Access a Shared Folder in VirtualBox
If you’ve ever used VirtualBox, you’ll know the hassle of transferring files between the host and guest machine.
For a VM to access host files and vice versa, you’ll have to configure VirtualBox and appoint a shared folder. This folder will allow the host and guest machine access to all the files stored within this appointed shared folder.
Configuring a VirtualBox shared folder isn’t too difficult, and we’ve created a step-by-step guide to ease you through the process.
How to Set Up a Shared VirtualBox Folder on a Windows VM
To create a shared folder in VirtualBox, you must create a folder on both the host and guest machines. Then you’ll need toinstall the VirtualBox Guest Additionssoftware on your guest machine and configure the folders you just made to act as your shared folder on that specific machine.
How to Set Up a Shared VirtualBox Folder on a Linux VM
To create a shared folder in VirtualBox on a Linux guest machine, you’ll need to create one folder on your host machine and configure it to be viewable within your network.
Create a VirtualBox Shared Folder on Any Hardware
Thanks to the VirtualBox Guest Additions, creating a shared folder where your guest and host machine can share files has become incredibly convenient. It only takes a few steps to create a VirtualBox shared folder.
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