{"id":242,"date":"2018-10-17T06:28:50","date_gmt":"2018-10-17T06:28:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.appservgrid.com\/paw92\/index.php\/2018\/10\/17\/step-by-step-how-to-install-boot-kali-linux-from-a-usb-drive\/"},"modified":"2018-10-17T06:28:50","modified_gmt":"2018-10-17T06:28:50","slug":"step-by-step-how-to-install-boot-kali-linux-from-a-usb-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.appservgrid.com\/paw92\/index.php\/2018\/10\/17\/step-by-step-how-to-install-boot-kali-linux-from-a-usb-drive\/","title":{"rendered":"Step-by-Step: How To Install &#038; Boot Kali Linux From A USB Drive"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a> 0 <\/a> <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"how to install &amp; boot kali linux from usb drive\" src=\"http:\/\/kennyvn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/how-to-create-bootable-kali-linux-from-usb-drive-220x124.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Last updated: Sept 22 2017<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Today you\u2019ll learn how to install and boot Kali Linux from a USB drive.<\/p>\n<p>By the end of this post, you\u2019ll have a USB drive with Kali Linux pre-installed that you can boot from any computer.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll also learn the steps on how to boot your Windows or Mac computer from a USB.<\/p>\n<p>Why Install Kali Linux on a USB Drive<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You\u2019ll have a ready to use copy of Kali Linux wherever you go (pre-installed in a USB drive)<\/li>\n<li>You can run Kali Linux at any nearby computer (that supports boot from USB)<\/li>\n<li>No need to install anything or make changes to the host computer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You simply plug in your USB, boot the computer from USB, and you\u2019re ready to get hacking.<\/p>\n<p>Recommend: <a href=\"http:\/\/kennyvn.com\/wordlists-password-dictionaries-for-kali-linux\/\">Download A Collection of Passwords &amp; Wordlists for Kali Linux<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Requirements<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pendrivelinux.com\/universal-usb-installer-easy-as-1-2-3\/\">Universal USB Installer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kali.org\/downloads\/\">Kali Linux Image<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2wlDIRm\">USB Flash Drive<\/a> (preferably USB 3.0)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Download Universal USB Installer<\/h3>\n<p>First, you\u2019ll need to download Universal USB installer which is a program that lets you install a selection of Linux distributions on a USB drive.<\/p>\n<p>PRO TIP: You can install any linux distribution (not just Kali Linux) using this method. It\u2019s a good way to learn and experiment with different distros.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" height=\"193\" src=\"http:\/\/kennyvn.com\/image\/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP\/wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=\" width=\"511\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Download Kali Linux Image (ISO)<\/h3>\n<p>Next, you\u2019ll need to download an image of Kali Linux. You can download it from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kali.org\/downloads\/\">Kali Linux<\/a> website.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" height=\"206\" src=\"http:\/\/kennyvn.com\/image\/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP\/wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=\" width=\"700\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Install Kali Linux Using Universal USB Installer<\/h3>\n<p>Now, you\u2019re going to install Kali Linux on the USB flash drive using the program we just downloaded.<\/p>\n<p>If you haven\u2019t already, plug in your USB flash drive now.<\/p>\n<p>Then, start the Universal USB Installer. Once you\u2019re at the selections page, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Select Kali Linux<\/li>\n<li>Select \u201cbrowse\u201d then select the Kali Linux ISO image (you downloaded)<\/li>\n<li>Select your USB flash drive, then click \u201cCreate\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>PRO TIP: If you\u2019re unsure which drive is your USB, open up \u201cMy Computer\u201d then re-plug in your flash drive and you\u2019ll see which drive it appears as.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" height=\"482\" src=\"http:\/\/kennyvn.com\/image\/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP\/wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=\" width=\"633\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Before you proceed:<\/p>\n<p>Double check to make sure you selected the correct USB drive. If so, click \u201cyes.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" height=\"401\" src=\"http:\/\/kennyvn.com\/image\/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP\/wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=\" width=\"518\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now we wait.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the write speed of your flash drive, this process might take awhile so just be patient.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll know it\u2019s complete once you see this:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" height=\"434\" src=\"http:\/\/kennyvn.com\/image\/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP\/wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=\" width=\"549\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>How To Boot From USB Flash Drive<\/h3>\n<h4>Windows<\/h4>\n<p>Now you\u2019re going to boot your computer from a USB.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re on Windows, here\u2019s how to boot from USB:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Restart your computer (make sure the USB drive is plugged-in)<\/li>\n<li>Be prepared to tap \u201cF12\u201d to trigger boot from USB\/CD (or change boot device)<br \/>NOTE: The boot key might be different for your computer. Pay close attention to the bottom part of the screen during the initial boot up. This is how mine looks like:<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" height=\"107\" src=\"http:\/\/kennyvn.com\/image\/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP\/wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=\" width=\"700\" \/><\/li>\n<li>On the boot options screen, select your USB drive (using the arrow keys) then hit \u201cEnter\u201d<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" height=\"129\" src=\"http:\/\/kennyvn.com\/image\/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP\/wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=\" width=\"300\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>MAC<\/h4>\n<p>Booting from a USB on a MAC is much simpler than Windows.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how to boot MAC from a USB:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Restart your computer (make sure the USB drive is plugged-in)<\/li>\n<li>Immediately hold down the \u201cOption\/Alt\u201d key<\/li>\n<li>Use the arrow keys (or mouse) to select \u201cWindows\u201d then hit \u201cEnter\u201d<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" height=\"216\" src=\"http:\/\/kennyvn.com\/image\/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP\/wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=\" width=\"300\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Recommend: <a href=\"http:\/\/kennyvn.com\/install-kali-linux-virtualbox-image-mac\/\">How To Install Kali Linux on VirtualBox in Mac OSX (One-Click Install)<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Getting Started: Kali Linux Live USB<\/h3>\n<p>After booting from USB, wait for it to start up until you see the Kali boot menu.<\/p>\n<p>Select the default (Live) then hit \u201cEnter\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" height=\"390\" src=\"http:\/\/kennyvn.com\/image\/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP\/wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=\" width=\"700\" \/><\/p>\n<p>What is Kali Linux Live?<\/p>\n<p>During a live session, any changes you make, files you download, packages you install, etc \u2013 all of it will be deleted the moment you end the live session and unplug the USB.<\/p>\n<p>Each time you start a new live session, you\u2019re starting from a clean slate.<\/p>\n<p>In order to save any data or changes you make during a live session, you need to configure <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.kali.org\/downloading\/kali-linux-live-usb-persistence\">Persistence<\/a> on your USB which I\u2019ll be covering on a separate post.<\/p>\n<p>The default login for Kali Linux is: root \/ toor<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" height=\"205\" src=\"http:\/\/kennyvn.com\/image\/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP\/wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=\" width=\"403\" \/><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s it! Now you have Kali Linux in your pocket (or wherever you keep your flash drive), and you can launch it at any time and at any nearby computer (that supports booting from USB).<\/p>\n<p>Recommend: <a href=\"http:\/\/kennyvn.com\/best-wireless-adapters-kali-linux\/\">Best Wireless Adapters Compatible With Kali Linux (2017 Review)<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"http:\/\/kennyvn.com\/install-kali-linux-boot-from-usb-drive\/\" target=\"_blank\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>0 Last updated: Sept 22 2017 Today you\u2019ll learn how to install and boot Kali Linux from a USB drive. By the end of this post, you\u2019ll have a USB drive with Kali Linux pre-installed that you can boot from any computer. You\u2019ll also learn the steps on how to boot your Windows or Mac &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.appservgrid.com\/paw92\/index.php\/2018\/10\/17\/step-by-step-how-to-install-boot-kali-linux-from-a-usb-drive\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Step-by-Step: How To Install &#038; Boot Kali Linux From A USB Drive&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-242","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-linux"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.appservgrid.com\/paw92\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/242","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.appservgrid.com\/paw92\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.appservgrid.com\/paw92\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.appservgrid.com\/paw92\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.appservgrid.com\/paw92\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=242"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.appservgrid.com\/paw92\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/242\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.appservgrid.com\/paw92\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=242"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.appservgrid.com\/paw92\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=242"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.appservgrid.com\/paw92\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=242"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}