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Yashwanth Sai
Yashwanth Sai

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Kali Linux Install Guide for Ethical Hacking

Want to install Kali linux - the hackers paradise?

This small and short article will help you install kali linux. Now, if you are learning ethical hacking, then you would need Kali linux (or Parrot os). You should most likely be using Virtual Machines as most of us use it to learn. It makes our lives simple as compared to using the os bare metal.

As a mac user I use Oracle VirtualBox. You can use VMware as well.

Download Kali Linux VMware or VirtualBox images as preferred by you

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Once it is done, open VirtualBox

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Click on import

Now click on the file directory and navigate the location where your Kali Linux file is located.

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Select the .ova file or .ovf file

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Click on the import button

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Now wait for some time.

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You will now have something like this. Click the start button and your Kali Linux will start booting.

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The Username: kali
Password: kali

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There you have it.

Next article will focus on getting familiar with Kali Linix.

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