In this tutorial I will share step by step instructions to configure shared folder feature from Oracle VirtualBox. Normally i use samba server to configure a share between Linux and Windows but lately I came to know about this feature from VirtualBox and thought to give it a try. You can use this option to transfer files between Windows and Linux and vice versaĪLSO READ: Steps to repair filesystem in rescue mode in RHEL/CentOS 7/8 Linux Lab Environment The configuration is easy so even a non-techie can easily setup a shared folder which is I believe many people choose for this option instead of samba share. I am using Oracle VirtualBox 6.1 which is installed on Windows 10 host. It is possible the steps may vary in future with a different version of VirtualBox. I will use RHEL/CentOS 8 as my Linux OS to access the shared folder as normal and root user. This is a mandatory pre-requisite if you wish to configure a shared folder with VirtualBox. The good thing is that you don't have to download any additional software to setup VBoxGuestAddition. Just power on your VM and on the console look out for Devices from the top menu.

Insert Guest Additions CD Image to the VM In the drop down menu click on Insert Guest Additions CD Image.

Virtualbox shared folder