Step by Step Guide to install Kali Linux on VirtualBox in Nepali

Step by Step Guide to install Kali Linux on VirtualBox

We are going to use a custom Kali Linux image made for VirtualBox specifically. You can also download the ISO file for Kali Linux and create a new virtual machine – but why do that when you have an easy alternative?

1. Download and install VirtualBox

The first thing you need to do is to download and install VirtualBox from Oracle’s official website.

Download VirtualBox

Once you download the installer, just double click on it to install VirtualBox. It’s the same for installing VirtualBox on Ubuntu/Fedora Linux as well.

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2. Download ready-to-use virtual image of Kali Linux

After installing it successfully, head to Offensive Security’s download page to download the VM image for VirtualBox. If you change your mind to utilize VMware, that is available too.

As you can see the file size is well over 3 GB, you should either use the torrent option or download it using a download manager.

Kali Linux Virtual Image

3. Install Kali Linux on Virtual Box

Once you have installed VirtualBox and downloaded the Kali Linux image, you just need to import it to VirtualBox in order to make it work.
Here’s how to import the VirtualBox image for Kali Linux:
Step 1: Launch VirtualBox. You will notice an Import button – click on it

Click on Import button

Step 2: Next, browse the file you just downloaded and choose it to be imported (as you can see in the image below). The file name should start with ‘kali linux‘ and end with .ova extension.

Importing Kali Linux image

SOnce selected, proceed by clicking on Next.
Step 3: Now, you will be shown the settings for the virtual machine you are about to import. So, you can customize them or not – that is your choice. It is okay if you go with the default settings.
You need to select a path where you have sufficient storage available. I would never recommend the C: drive on Windows.

Import hard drives as VDI

Here, the hard drives as VDI refer to virtually mount the hard drives by allocating the storage space set.
After you are done with the settings, hit Import and wait for a while.
Step 4: You will now see it listed. So, just hit Start to launch it.
You might get an error at first for USB port 2.0 controller support, you can disable it to resolve it or just follow the on-screen instruction of installing an additional package to fix it. And, you are done!

Kali Linux running in VirtualBox

The default username in Kali Linux is root and the default password is toor. You should be able to login to the system with it.

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Do note that you should update Kali Linux before trying to install a new applications or trying to hack your neighbor’s WiFi.
I hope this guide helps you easily install Kali Linux on Virtual Box. Of course, Kali Linux has a lot of useful tools in it for penetration testing – good luck with that!