Adding more space to virtual machine by adding new disk and expanding using LVM Daily task, which comes as daily routing, to extend the disk space: Switch off the machine Open VM properties in Oracle VirtualBox Manager, Storage, Click [Create] Name the disk accordingly to be consistent with other drives. Ensure that disk is saved nearby the VM itself. In my case, I am extending root partition for 50 GB. After new disk is created, choose it double-clicking it. Should end by seeing new disk in the virtual machine properties under 'Storage' list, attached to proper controller, 'SATA' - in my case. Confirm with [OK] Power on the machine List disks with. New disk should be visible. lsblk Follow LVM Disk Extension guide to finalize extension.