how to install kali linux in virtualbox 2023 |
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To install Kali Linux on VirtualBox, you can follow these steps.
➥ Download the Kali Linux ISO
Visit the official Kali Linux website (https://www.kali.org/downloads/) and download the ISO image file for the version of Kali Linux you want to install. Make sure to choose the appropriate architecture (32-bit or 64-bit) based on your system.
➥ Install VirtualBox
If you haven't already, download and install VirtualBox from the official website (https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downl.... Make sure to download the version compatible with your operating system.
➥ Create a new virtual machine in VirtualBox
Launch VirtualBox and click on the "New" button to create a new virtual machine. Provide a name for your virtual machine (e.g., "Kali Linux"), choose the type as "Linux," and select the version based on whether you downloaded the 32-bit or 64-bit ISO.
➥ Allocate memory
Choose the amount of memory (RAM) you want to allocate to the virtual machine. It's recommended to allocate at least 2 GB or more for smooth performance.
➥ Create a virtual hard disk
Select the "Create a virtual hard disk now" option and click on the "Create" button. Choose the default option "VDI (VirtualBox Disk Image)" and click "Next." Then select the "Dynamically allocated" option and set the desired size for the virtual hard disk. The recommended size is at least 20 GB to have enough space for the installation and subsequent use.
➥ Mount the Kali Linux ISO
Once the virtual machine is created, select it from the VirtualBox Manager and click on the "Settings" button. In the settings window, go to the "Storage" tab and under the "Controller: IDE" section, click on the disc icon with a plus sign. Then, select "Choose/Create a disk image" and browse to the location where you downloaded the Kali Linux ISO file. Select the ISO file and click "Add."
➥ Install Kali Linux
Start the virtual machine by clicking on the "Start" button. It will boot from the Kali Linux ISO image you mounted. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Kali Linux. Choose your preferred language, location, keyboard layout, and set up the root password and user account details when prompted.
➥ Complete the installation and boot into Kali Linux
After the installation is complete, the virtual machine will restart. At this point, you can remove the ISO image from the virtual machine's storage settings by going to the "Storage" tab, selecting the ISO, and clicking on the disc icon with a minus sign. Then, click on the "Start" button to boot into the installed Kali Linux system.
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