How to reset BeEF forgotten passwords/credentials in Kali Linux 2025
Forgot your BeEF password in Kali Linux? In this quick tutorial, I’ll show you how to reset the username and password for BeEF (Browser Exploitation Framework) by editing the config file. This works in any version of Kali, including Kali 2024 and 2025.
BeEF (Browser Exploitation Framework) is an ethical hacking tool used to test browser-based vulnerabilities and session hijacking techniques. Use it responsibly in labs or simulations only.
1. Open the BeEF config.yaml file
sudo nano /usr/share/beef-xss/config.yaml
Alternate path if that doesn’t work:
sudo nano /etc/beef-xss/config.yaml
2. Locate the credentials section
Find the part that looks like this:
credentials:
user: "beef"
passwd: "oldpassword"
Change it to:
credentials:
user: "beef"
passwd: "yournewpassword"
3. Save and Exit Nano
• Press Ctrl + O to save
• Press Enter
• Press Ctrl + X to exit
4. Restart BeEF
sudo systemctl restart beef-xss
Or run it manually.
5. Log in with new password
NOTE: No sudo Command if you’re in ROOT USER
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