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In this section, we will describe the process of installing Kali Linux on 32-bit and 64-bit hardware using the images published on the Kali Linux download page.

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Which Image to Choose

The Kali Linux download page offers different image types (Installer, NetInstaller and Live) for download, each available for both 32-bit and 64-bit architectures. Additionally, there is an Everything flavor of the Installer and Live images, for 64-bit architectures only.

If in doubt, use the “Installer” image. You will need to check your system architecture to know whether to get 32-bit or 64-bit. If you don’t know it, you’re best to research how to find out (As a rule of thumb, if your machine’s newer than 2005 you should be okay with amd64/x64/64-bit)

Installer

This is the recommended image to install Kali Linux. It contains a local copy of the (meta)packages listed (top10, default & large) so it can be used for complete offline installations without the need of a network connection.

This image cannot be used to boot a live system (such as directly running Kali from a USB). It is only an installer image.

NetInstaller

This image can be used if you want the latest package every time you install Kali Linux or the standard installer image is too big to download. This image is very small because it does not contain a local copy of (meta)packages to install. They will all be downloaded during installation, so as a result this requires a network connection which will slow down the installation time.

Only use this image if you have reasons not to use the standard installer image above.

This image cannot be used to boot a live system (such as directly running Kali from a USB). It is only an installer image.

Live

This image is for running Kali Linux without installing it first so it is perfect for running off a USB drive (or a CD/DVD).

You are able to install Kali Linux in its default configuration from this image but you will not be able to choose between desktop environments or to specify additional (meta)packages to install.

Everything

This image is meant for offline scenarios, when you want to use Kali Linux in a place that has no network connectivity. The image is huge (more than 9GB), as it contains nearly all of Kali’s tools already. It’s only available for the 64-bit architecture, and it can be downloaded via BitTorrent only.

Kali “everything” is not exactly an image, it’s a flavor. You can download either the Installer Everything image or the Live Everything image. In both case, all the tools are already there, no need for an Internet connection.

Which Desktop Environment and (Meta)Packages to Choose During Installation:

Each Kali Linux installer image (not live) allows the user to select the preferred “Desktop Environment (DE)” and software collection (metapackages) to be installed with operating system (Kali Linux).

We recommend sticking with the default selections and add further packages after the installation as required. Xfce is the default desktop environment, and kali-linux-top10 and kali-linux-default are the tools which get installed at the same time.

At this screen, you may wish to not install a desktop environment, then Kali Linux becomes “headless” (no graphic interface) which uses less system resources up and commonly found on servers, dropboxes, low powered ARM devices, and the cloud. This is meant for people who are completely comfortable with the command line. You are able to install multiple Desktop Environments, allowing you to switch, we wouldn’t recommend it. You may change your mind and switch desktop environments at a later date.

May wish to not to install any of the pre-defined software packages/bundles/collections (metapackages), giving you a finer degree of control of manually installing exactly what software you want. Alternatively you may want to be more prepared and install more than the default toolset. Please be aware, that there are more tools available in Kali which has be manually installed after the setup (as they all cannot be stored in the setup image).

Overall, these extra choices are for a more efficient installation experience, meant for advanced users. Please be aware of their pitfalls.

The following sections in the “Kali Documentation Installation” of this documentation, will be using the “Installer” image for the guides unless stated otherwise.

Updated on: 2023-Mar-06
Author: Re4son

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Choose your Platform |

Single or multiple boot Kali, giving you complete control over the hardware access (perfect for in-built Wi-Fi and GPU), enabling the best performance.

Virtual Machines

Snapshots functionary
Isolated environment
Customized Kali kernel

Limited direct access to hardware
Higher system requirements

VMware & VirtualBox pre-built images. Allowing for a Kali install without altering the host OS with additional features such as snapshots. Vagrant images for quick spin-up also available.

ARM

Range of hardware from the leave-behind devices end to high-end modern servers

System architecture limits certain packages
Not always customized kernel

Works on relatively inexpensive & low powered Single Board Computers (SBCs) as well as modern ARM based laptops, which combine high speed with long battery life.

Mobile

Kali layered on Android
Kali in your pocket, on the go
Mobile interface (compact view)

A mobile penetration testing platform for Android devices, based on Kali Linux. Kali NetHunter consists of an NetHunter App, App Store, Kali Container, and KeX.

Cloud

Fast deployment
Can leverage provider’s resources

Provider may become costly
Not always customized kernel

Hosting providers which have Kali Linux pre-installed, ready to go, without worrying about infrastructure maintenance.

Containers

Low overhead to access Kali toolset

Userland actions only
Not Kali customized kernel
No direct access to hardware

Using Docker or LXD, allows for extremely quick and easy access to Kali’s tool set without the overhead of an isolated virtual machine.

Live Boot

Un-altered host system
Direct access to hardware
Customized Kali kernel

Performance decrease when heavy I/O

Quick and easy access to a full Kali install. Your Kali, always with you, without altering the host OS, plus allows you to benefit from hardware access.

WSL

Access to the Kali toolset through the WSL framework

Userland actions only
Not Kali customized kernel
No direct access to hardware

Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is included out of the box with modern Windows. Use Kali (and Win-KeX) without installing additional software.

Build Scripts

Installer Images

Kali is a rolling Linux distribution, meaning as soon as we have an update, we ship it. Would-be users have a variety of images to choose from. For more information, please see Which Image Should I Download? and Kali Branches. For most users, we recommend the latest “point release” image below, except in cases when a user requires a specific bug patch, in which case the weekly build may be best.

We generate fresh Kali Linux image files every quarter. These become the official «point» releases. These images are tested and subsequently announced with a blog post.

Kali Linux 2023.2 Changelog

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Installer

Complete offline installation with customization

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Weekly

Untested images with the latest updates

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Everything

Includes every tool possible

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NetInstaller

All packages are downloaded during installation

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Weekly

Untested images with the latest updates

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Installer

Complete offline installation with customization

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NetInstaller

All packages are downloaded during installation

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Weekly

Untested images with the latest updates

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Installer

Complete offline installation with customization

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NetInstaller

All packages are downloaded during installation

Want an Updated or Custom Kali Image?

Feeling a little more adventurous? Want to build the latest version of Kali? Want to customize your ISO by adding more tools or change the default settings? Looking for something other than Xfce, GNOME or KDE like Enlightenment, i3mw, LXDE or MATE? Then this is the option for you.

Kali Purple

Feeling red? Feeling blue? Kali Purple: You do You!

A movement to make enterprise grade security accessible to everyone.

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Kali Purple

Complete offline installation with customization

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Weekly

Untested images with the latest updates

Pre-built Virtual Machines

Kali Linux VMware & VirtualBox images are available for users who prefer, or whose specific needs require a virtual machine installation.

These images have the default credentials «kali/kali».

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VMware

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VirtualBox

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Hyper-V

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QEMU

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VMware Weekly

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VirtualBox Weekly

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Hyper-V Weekly

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QEMU Weekly

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VirtualBox

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Hyper-V

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Vagrant

Vagrant is a tool for building and managing virtual machine environments. With a single configuration file, you can download a base “box” and apply additional configurations like adding an additional network interface, setting the number of CPU cores and memory, or running a script on first boot.

Want an Updated or Custom Kali Image?

Feeling a little more adventurous? Want to build the latest version of Kali? Want to customize your VM by selecting a different desktop environment, add more tools, change the default settings? Then this is the option for you.

Are you looking for Kali Linux ARM images? We have generated flavours of Kali using the same build infrastructure as the official Kali releases for ARM architecture.

These images have a default credentials of «kali/kali».

raspberrypi

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Raspberry Pi 2, 3, 4 and 400 (32-bit)

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Raspberry Pi 2 (v1.2), 3, 4 and 400 (64-bit)

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Raspberry Pi 1 (Original)

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Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W

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Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W (PiTail)

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Raspberry Pi Zero W

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Raspberry Pi Zero W (PiTail)

pine64

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Pinebook

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Pinebook Pro

gateworks

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Gateworks Newport

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Gateworks Ventana

withsecure

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USBArmory MKII

NetHunter Pro

Kali NetHunter Pro is the official Kali Linux build for mobile devices such as the Pine64 PinePhone and PinePhone Pro.

Installation:

Install Tow-Boot bootloader on your device
Write the image to your MicroSD card, e.g.
sudo dd if=IMAGE.img of=/dev/[DEVICE] bs=1M status=progress conv=fsync
Insert the MicroSD card into your device
Boot your device from MicroSD card (hold Volume down key until the LED turns blue)
Login with user «kali» and password «1234«

PinePhone

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Kali Linux image with Phosh for PinePhone

PinePhonePro

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Kali Linux image with Phosh for PinePhone Pro

NetHunter

The Kali NetHunter project is the first Open-source Android penetration testing platform for Android devices, allowing for access to the Kali toolset from various supported Android devices. There are multiple unique features not possible on other hardware platforms.

The Kali NetHunter interface allows you to easily work with complex configuration files through a local web interface. This feature, together with a custom kernel that supports 802.11 wireless injection and preconfigured connect back VPN services, make the Kali NetHunter a formidable network security tool or discrete drop box — with Kali Linux at the tip of your fingers wherever you are!

Statistics

Want to see Kali NetHunter progress? Look at the stats page, to see if your device is supported yet.

Kali NetHunter provides:

- One-click MANA Evil Access Point setups.
- USB HID Keyboard attacks, much like the Teensy device is able to do.
- BadUSB MITM attacks. Plug in your Kali NetHunter to a victim PC, and have your traffic relayed though it.
- Bluetooth attacks.
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