How To Share Files Between Ubuntu And Windows 10

Introduction

File sharing between Ubuntu and Windows is a major problem when you are working with both operating systems simultaneously. Either you are working on different systems, or using a virtual box, or a dual boot method.

Using a USB drive to share files and folders between Ubuntu and Windows 10 is very annoying, especially when you are working on different devices.

With the help of various methods, you can share files and folders between Ubuntu and Windows 10. But, in this article, I will show you the sharing of files and folders between Ubuntu and Windows 10 using a shared network folder method.

Note. If you are a beginner and want to install Ubuntu on Windows 10, then you should read my previous article, in which I have described in detail the topic, "How To Install Ubuntu On Windows 10 Using VirtualBox".

This article will show you various steps on, how to share the files and folders between Ubuntu and Windows 10 PC.

Using a Shared Network Folder

If you are afraid of using any 3rd party software, then, this method is for you. This method doesn't need any 3rd party software. With the help of a quick and easy configuration on your system, you can easily share your files and folders between the Windows 10 PC and Ubuntu.

Step 1. From the start menu, open the "System Settings" (Alternatively, you can open the System Settings by pressing the "Windows + I" key).

Step 2. Click on the "Network & Internet" option.

Step 3. Under "Change your network settings", click on "Sharing options".

Note. Alternatively, you can open the "Advanced sharing options" by following the below shortcuts.

On the right side of the taskbar, just right-click on the Internet access button and select the "Open network and sharing center" option.
The "Network and Sharing Center" window will appear on the screen, now click on the "Change advanced sharing settings" option on the left pane.

Step 4. Make sure that the "Network discovery" and "File and printer sharing" options are turned on.

Step 5. Now, navigate to the folder that you want to share with Ubuntu, right-click on it, and select "Properties".

Step 6. On the “Sharing” tab, click the “Advanced Sharing” button.

Step 7. Check (select) the “Share this folder” option, and then click the “Permissions” button to proceed.

Step 8. Now, it's time to set the permissions. (I suggest you give all permissions, read, change, full change to share the folder to transfer the file from Windows to Ubuntu or vice versa) and click the "Apply" button to proceed.

Step 9. Now, on Ubuntu, open the "File". Then, click on "Other Locations" to proceed.

Step 10. Type the following command in the search bar next to the "Connect to server" and then click on the "Connect" button.

smb://<Windows PC IP>/<Windows Shared Folder Name>

smb://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/Share Folder

Note. If you don't know your system IP, don't be afraid ( I also did not know my IP). But, you can find your system IP by typing the "Ipconfig" command in the command prompt (cmd) (It will work for both Windows 10 PCs as well as Ubuntu).

Step 11. A "password required for share 'Share Folder' on xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx" prompt will appear on the screen. Now, it's time to authenticate your identity.

Step 12. Now, select (check) the "Registered User" option type your "Username" and "Password" of your Windows PC, and then, click on the "Connect" button to proceed.

Step 13. Now, you will be able to access all the files and folders that are available in the Shared folder. And, you can work on it, save it, and even transfer the files between Windows 10 PC to Ubuntu or vice-versa with the help of this shared folder.

Congratulations! You have successfully configured your shared folder between Windows PC and Ubuntu. Simply, you can put any file in a shared folder on a Windows 10 PC access it on Ubuntu, and work on it, saving it. This will be reflected in your shared folder on your Windows PC or vice versa.

Conclusion

By following the above steps, you can easily share the files or folders between Ubuntu and Windows 10.

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Sam Hobbs4y ago
I have Ubuntu installed in a thumb drive and in a portable drive. When I boot one of them I can access Windows files (in the same PC) directly from Ubuntu. The Ubuntu files however cannot be accessed from Windows.