---
title: "init(directory:)"
framework: virtualization
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
path: "virtualization/vzsingledirectoryshare/init(directory:)"
---

# init(directory:)

Creates a directory share with a directory that you specify on the host.

## Declaration

```swift
init(directory: VZSharedDirectory)
```

## Parameters

- `directory`: The directory to share.

## Discussion

Discussion Use this method to share a directory on the host system with the guest VM.