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How do I enable the shared clipboard in VirtualBox?
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Mar 15, 2026341728 viewsConfidence Score1%
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Where is the configuration option for sharing clipboards (copy & paste) between the host OS and the guest OS?
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Fix for: How do I enable the shared clipboard in VirtualBox?
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With Guest Additions installed, the clipboard of your guest OS can be shared with your host OS. Highlight the Guest VBox in the VirtualBox console, open General -> Advanced. Here you can choose between various Shared Clipboard settings: Disabled, Guest to Host, Host to Guest or Bidirectional
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