How can I copy folder from one computer to another in ubuntu? If you want to transfer some files from Ubuntu to Windows or Ubuntu to Ubuntu , you can transfer via smba or sftp using below steps : Steps to share from ubuntu To get started, right-click on the folder you wish to share and select ‘Sharing Options’ When prompted to install Samba services, do it. Then click ‘Create Share’ to complete the process. Access it from Windows On the Windows machine, go to Start –> All Programs –> Accessories –> run and type the command: \\computer_name\share_name computer name can be ip address of ubuntu machine , to check ip of ubuntu machine , go to ubuntu machine & open terminal & type ifconfig Type the Ubuntu computer name and the share name of the resource. You will get a prompted to enter your credentials. Type your Ubuntu username and password and click ‘OK’ Access it from ubuntu on same network sftp://192.168.x.x Username = Ubuntu Machine Username from whe