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Upload the list of packages apt-get update Open a terminal and acquire root rights with: sudo su Inside the Linux virtual machine (Ubuntu) Step 1 – Install Virtual Box Guest Additions In case you have to use Linux as Guest system, things get complicated, and you need an additional step, let’s go through it. In this way each time you start the Guest, you will find the folder mounted ‘on the network’, which refers to that of the physical system. In this case it will be enough to create a shared folder with auto- mounting, and have installed the VirtualBox Guest Additions. To do this, if you use Windows as Guest (in the VM), there are no problems. To access VirtualBox Shared Folder settings, highlight the vm on VirtualBox interface and press Ctrl+s to launch the VM settings.If you are using VirtualBox frequently, you will have found yourself in the situation of having to move files from the Host machine (the main system) to the Guest machine (the emulated system).

Next, add the shared folder to the VM through shared folder settings.

To begin with, ensure that the folder/directory you want to share between the host and the vm is already created.

How to Install VirtualBox Guest Additions on Linux Setup Shared Folder Access on VirtualBox VM You can check a series of our tutorials on how to install VirtualBox guest additions by following the link below

VirtualBox guest additions is what gives VirtualBox host and the VM the ability to share folders. So, how can you be able to setup and access shared folder on Linux VirtualBox vm? Install VirtualBox Guest Additions on the VM Setup and Access Shared Folder on Linux VirtualBox VM VirtualBox supports the ability to share folders/directories between the host and VirtualBox VM making it easy to share files between the host and the guest. In this tutorial, you will learn how to setup and easily access shared folder on Linux VirtualBox VM. How to install Virtualbox in Linux (Ubuntu, Fedora, Manjaro, Mint)