In this tutorial, I will show you how to transfer files and folders using the multipass transfer command in Multipass. This command allows you to easily copy files and directories between your host machine and virtual machines. Whether you need to deploy files, synchronize data, or share resources, the multipass transfer command has got you covered!

The basic syntax for the multipass transfer command is as follows:

multipass transfer <source> <destination>

• <source>: The path to the file or folder you want to transfer. It can be an absolute or relative path on your local machine.
• <destination>: The path to the destination location on the virtual machine. It must be an absolute path within the virtual machine.

Let's dive into some practical examples to understand how to use the multipass transfer command effectively.

To transfer a file from your host machine to a virtual machine, use the following command:

multipass transfer /path/to/file.txt my-vm:/home/ubuntu/

This command will copy the file.txt from your host machine to the /home/ubuntu/ directory of the virtual machine named my-vm. Make sure to replace /path/to/file.txt with the actual path to your file.

To transfer a folder from your host machine to a virtual machine, use the following command:

multipass transfer -r /path/to/folder/ my-vm:/home/ubuntu/

The -r option ensures that the entire contents of the folder are copied recursively. This command will transfer the folder from your host machine to the /home/ubuntu/ directory of the virtual machine named my-vm. Replace /path/to/folder/ with the actual path to your folder.

To transfer a file from a virtual machine to your host machine, use the following command:

multipass transfer my-vm:/path/to/file.txt /destination/path/

This command will copy the file.txt from the virtual machine named my-vm to the /destination/path/ directory on your host machine. Replace /path/to/file.txt with the actual path to your file, and /destination/path/ with the desired path on your host machine.

To transfer a folder from a virtual machine to your host machine, use the following command:

multipass transfer -r my-vm:/path/to/folder/ /destination/path/

This command will recursively copy the contents of the folder from the virtual machine named my-vm to the /destination/path/ directory on your host machine. Replace /path/to/folder/ with the actual path to your folder, and /destination/path/ with the desired path on your host machine.

You now know how to use the multipass transfer command to transfer files and folders between your host machine and virtual machines. Feel free to explore additional options and features of Multipass to enhance your file transfer workflow. For more details and advanced usage, refer to the official Multipass documentation.

Happy transferring!