Last Updated: January 23, 2026

1. Getting Started

Installation

  1. Download: Open the Mac App Store and search for “El Box Glance” or use the direct App Store link.
  2. Purchase & Install: Click the price button to authorize the transaction. The app will download and install automatically to your Applications folder.

Identifying Architecture

Before setting up a Box, ensure you download the correct system image for your Mac:

  • Apple Silicon Chips: Use aarch64 or arm64 architectures.
  • Intel Processors: Use x86_64 or amd64 architectures.

2. System Images & Preparation

EBG allows you to create virtual machines using various image types. You can find official macOS and Linux links directly within the Setup Panel.

New Installations

  • Apple Silicon: Use macOS system images in .ipsw format.
  • Intel: Use Linux distribution images in .iso format.

Using Pre-installed Images (v3.3+)

EBG supports importing existing virtual disks in raw/img formats (MBR).

  • Direct Import: Select your .img or .raw file during setup.
  • Advanced Methods: You may also execute virtual machines via a Network Block Device (NBD) server or by manually replacing the box image file in the host file system.

3. Hardware Configuration

Every “Box” comes with a balanced default profile which can be customized via the Configuration UI:

Component Default Specification
CPU 2 Core vCPUs
RAM 2 GB
Storage 32 GB
Input Keyboard & Pointing Device (Mouse/Trackpad)
Security One Encryption Controller

4. Shared Directories

Shared directories allow you to pass files between your Mac (Host) and the Virtual Machine (Guest) seamlessly.

Step 1: Add a Share in EBG

  1. Open the Box Configuration panel.
  2. Click Shares > Add New Share.
  3. Note the 4-digit ID assigned to the folder (e.g., 1234).

Step 2: Mount in the Guest (macOS/Linux)

Run the following command in your Guest terminal to access the folder:

sudo mount -t virtiofs elshared-xxxx /mnt

Note: Replace xxxx with your 4-digit ID and /mnt with your desired destination path.

Step 3 (Optional): Persistent Mounting

To ensure the folder mounts automatically upon reboot, add this line to your Guest’s /etc/fstab file:

elshared-xxxx    /mnt    virtiofs    defaults,nofail    0    0

5. Uninstallation

If you need to perform a clean wipe of the application and its data, follow these steps in order:

  • Delete Data: Open EBG and go to the menu bar: File > Delete All Boxes.

  • Remove Application: Drag El Box Glance from your Applications folder to the Trash.

  • Clear Library Containers: Manually delete the app’s container folder located at: ~/Library/Containers/com.elboxglance

6. Support

We are here to help. If you encounter issues or have feature requests, please do not hesitate to contact us.

info@elboxglance.com