VBoxManage
Interface with VirtualBox. Includes all the functionality of the GUI and more. Some subcommands such as `startvm` have their own usage documentation.
More info →Subcommands (14)
Create a clone of an existing virtual machine (VM).
VirtualBox command-line interface for managing cloud instances and images.
Change the state and the settings of a currently running virtual machine.
Create a new virtual machine.
Export virtual machines to a virtual appliance (ISO) or a cloud service.
Manage extension packs for Oracle VirtualBox.
Import a previously exported virtual machine (VM).
List information about the Oracle VM VirtualBox software and associated service.
Change settings for a virtual machine that is stopped.
Move a virtual machine (VM) to a new location on the host system.
Register a virtual machine (VM).
Show information about registered virtual machine.
Start a virtual machine.
Unregister a virtual machine (VM).
Examples (8)
List all VirtualBox virtual machines
VBoxManage list vmsShow information about a particular virtual machine
VBoxManage showvminfo name|uuidStart a virtual machine
VBoxManage startvm name|uuidStart a virtual machine in headless mode
VBoxManage startvm name|uuid --type headlessShutdown the virtual machine and save its current state
VBoxManage controlvm name|uuid savestateShutdown down the virtual machine without saving its state
VBoxManage controlvm name|uuid poweroffUpdate VBox extension packs
VBoxManage extpack install --replace VboxExtensionPackFileNameDisplay help
VBoxManage --help