{"id":1577,"date":"2024-02-23T05:30:41","date_gmt":"2024-02-23T04:30:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infosecscout.com\/?p=1577"},"modified":"2024-02-23T05:30:45","modified_gmt":"2024-02-23T04:30:45","slug":"create-kali-linux-bootable-usb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infosecscout.com\/create-kali-linux-bootable-usb\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make a Kali Linux Bootable USB Drive on Windows"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Unlike Windows, Ubuntu, or macOS, Kali Linux is not necessarily used as a primary operating system. I generally use it as a temporary system, for auditing and pentesting, so I don&#8217;t have to keep it on my computer forever (even if you can). Today, I&#8217;ll show you how to create a USB drive with Kali Linux on it, so you can boot it whenever you need to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kali Linux can be installed on a USB drive to boot a computer on time without affecting the main operating system. Creating a bootable USB drive with Kali Linux on it can be done by downloading the Kali image and flashing it with a tool like Balena Etcher.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article is a step-by-step tutorial, showing you how to do this effectively and safely.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1577_9f567f-2d .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);background-color:var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1577_9f567f-2d .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1577_9f567f-2d .kb-table-of-contents-title{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1577_9f567f-2d .kb-table-of-content-wrap 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Downloading Kali Linux image\">Step 1: Downloading Kali Linux image<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/infosecscout.com\/create-kali-linux-bootable-usb\/#Step_2_Installing_Balena_Etcher\" title=\"Step 2: Installing Balena Etcher\">Step 2: Installing Balena Etcher<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/infosecscout.com\/create-kali-linux-bootable-usb\/#Step_3_Flashing_the_bootable_USB_with_Etcher\" title=\"Step 3: Flashing the bootable USB with Etcher\">Step 3: Flashing the bootable USB with Etcher<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/infosecscout.com\/create-kali-linux-bootable-usb\/#Step_4_First_boot_with_the_USB_drive\" title=\"Step 4: First boot with the USB drive\">Step 4: First boot with the USB drive<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/infosecscout.com\/create-kali-linux-bootable-usb\/#Optional_Enable_persistent_storage\" title=\"Optional: Enable persistent storage\">Optional: Enable persistent storage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/infosecscout.com\/create-kali-linux-bootable-usb\/#Going_further\" title=\"Going further\">Going further<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prerequisites\"><\/span>Prerequisites<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we start creating a Kali Linux bootable USB drive using Balena Etcher, let&#8217;s make sure you have everything needed for the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A computer<\/strong>: I&#8217;ll use my laptop to create the bootable USB drive and start Kali on it, but it can be two different devices. Just make sure the target computer supports booting from USB, but this is a standard feature on most computers these days (you can even <a href=\"https:\/\/infosecscout.com\/install-kali-linux-raspberry-pi\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1164\">do it with a Raspberry Pi<\/a>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>USB Drive<\/strong>: An 8GB or larger USB flash drive is required. This size will hold the Kali Linux image and leave room for any additional files you may want to add. Pick a bigger one if you&#8217;ll store other files on it (<a href=\"https:\/\/infosecscout.com\/john-the-ripper-on-kali-linux\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"652\">like wordlists<\/a>), but for the base system it should be enough.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Internet Connection<\/strong>: We&#8217;ll need to download the Kali Linux image and Balena Etcher software.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With these items in place, you&#8217;re ready to move on to the next step in this guide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Downloading_Kali_Linux_image\"><\/span>Step 1: Downloading Kali Linux image<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first thing we need is to download the Kali Linux image. It&#8217;s a simple process, but important to get right. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s how you do it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Visit the Official Kali Linux Downloads Page<\/strong>: Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kali.org\/get-kali\/#kali-platforms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kali Linux&#8217;s official website<\/a> to find the download section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Choose Your Version<\/strong>: Select the version of Kali Linux you want to download. If unsure, go for the standard version, which works well for most users.<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1341\" height=\"662\" class=\"wp-image-1585\" style=\"width: 600px;\" src=\"https:\/\/infosecscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kali-dl.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infosecscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kali-dl.jpg 1341w, https:\/\/infosecscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kali-dl-300x148.jpg 300w, https:\/\/infosecscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kali-dl-1024x506.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/infosecscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kali-dl-768x379.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1341px) 100vw, 1341px\" \/><br>You can, for example, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kali.org\/get-kali\/#kali-live\">get the Live USB image<\/a>, that is built just to do this.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Download the ISO File<\/strong>: Click on the download link for your chosen version. This will start the download of the Kali Linux ISO file. It might take a while, depending on your internet speed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With the Kali Linux ISO file downloaded, you&#8217;re ready to move on to installing Balena Etcher and creating your bootable USB drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Installing_Balena_Etcher\"><\/span>Step 2: Installing Balena Etcher<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Balena Etcher is the tool we&#8217;ll use to create your Kali Linux bootable USB. It&#8217;s free, easy to use and available on all operating systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m showing you the steps from a Windows computer here, but it should be very similar from any operating system:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Visit Balena Etcher&#8217;s Website<\/strong>: Navigate to the <a href=\"https:\/\/etcher.balena.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Balena Etcher website<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Download the Software<\/strong>: Look for the download option that matches your operating system. Since we&#8217;re focusing on Windows, select the version for Windows.<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1037\" height=\"562\" class=\"wp-image-1586\" style=\"width: 600px;\" src=\"https:\/\/infosecscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/dl-etcher.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infosecscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/dl-etcher.jpg 1037w, https:\/\/infosecscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/dl-etcher-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/infosecscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/dl-etcher-1024x555.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/infosecscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/dl-etcher-768x416.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1037px) 100vw, 1037px\" \/><br>You&#8217;ll have a list of options, pick the one corresponding to your operating system and architecture.<br>For Windows, you can also decide between the installer or a portable file (for one-time use).<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Install Balena Etcher<\/strong>: Once the download is complete, locate the downloaded file (usually in your Downloads folder) and open it. Follow the installation instructions. It should be a straightforward process, just a few clicks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Launch Balena Etcher<\/strong>: After installation, open Balena Etcher. It\u2019s ready to use to create your bootable USB drive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that Balena Etcher is installed, you&#8217;re all set to flash the Kali Linux ISO file onto your USB drive in the next step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Flashing_the_bootable_USB_with_Etcher\"><\/span>Step 3: Flashing the bootable USB with Etcher<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We now have everything we need to flash the Kali Linux image to your USB drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s how we can create a bootable USB drive with Etcher:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Launch Balena Etcher<\/strong>: Open the Balena Etcher application you installed in the previous step.<br>The interface looks like that:<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"947\" height=\"342\" class=\"wp-image-1587\" style=\"width: 600px;\" src=\"https:\/\/infosecscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/etcher-empty.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infosecscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/etcher-empty.jpg 947w, https:\/\/infosecscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/etcher-empty-300x108.jpg 300w, https:\/\/infosecscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/etcher-empty-768x277.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 947px) 100vw, 947px\" \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Select the Kali Linux ISO File<\/strong>: Click on the first button, \u201cFlash from file\u201d and navigate to the location where you saved the Kali Linux ISO file (like your &#8220;Downloads&#8221; folder). <br>Select the ISO file to use it with Etcher.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Insert Your USB Drive<\/strong>: Plug your USB drive into your computer if you haven&#8217;t already. <br>Make sure it\u2019s the correct drive because all data on it will be erased.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Choose Your USB Drive<\/strong>: In Balena Etcher, click on \u201cSelect target\u201d and choose the USB drive you\u2019ve inserted. <br>Double-check to ensure it&#8217;s the correct drive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Start the Flashing Process<\/strong>: With the ISO file and the USB drive selected, click \u201cFlash!\u201d. <br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"930\" height=\"368\" class=\"wp-image-1588\" style=\"width: 600px;\" src=\"https:\/\/infosecscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/etcher-start.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infosecscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/etcher-start.jpg 930w, https:\/\/infosecscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/etcher-start-300x119.jpg 300w, https:\/\/infosecscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/etcher-start-768x304.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" \/><br>You may need to give administrative approval to proceed. <br>The flashing process will then start, and it might take a few minutes, depending on the speed of your USB drive and the size of the Kali Linux image.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wait for Completion<\/strong>: Once the flashing is complete, Balena Etcher will verify the write process to ensure everything went as planned. When it\u2019s done, you\u2019ll see a confirmation message.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing these steps, your USB drive is now a bootable Kali Linux installer. You can proceed to use it to boot Kali Linux on your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_First_boot_with_the_USB_drive\"><\/span>Step 4: First boot with the USB drive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most computers can boot from a USB drive right away, but the process can vary slightly depending on your computer&#8217;s brand and the BIOS or UEFI firmware it uses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The typical process for most computer brands looks like that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Restart Your Computer<\/strong>: With the bootable USB drive still inserted, go ahead and restart your computer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enter the Boot Menu<\/strong>: When your computer starts, you&#8217;ll need to get to the boot menu. <br>This is usually done by pressing a specific key repeatedly as the computer begins to boot. <br>Common keys include F12, F10, F2, or Esc. <br>The exact key may vary depending on the manufacturer of your computer. If you&#8217;re not sure, a quick search using your computer model and &#8220;boot menu key&#8221; should help you find it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Select Your USB Drive<\/strong>: Once in the boot menu, use the arrow keys to navigate to the option that allows you to boot from a USB drive. <br>This might be listed under &#8220;Hard Drive Buses&#8221; or directly as an option. <br>Select it and press Enter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Boot into Kali Linux<\/strong>: After selecting your USB drive, your computer should start booting Kali Linux from the USB. You might be presented with a menu asking if you want to run Kali live or install it. <br>If you&#8217;re just testing it out, &#8220;Live&#8221; mode is a good choice, as it won&#8217;t make any changes to your computer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you run into trouble, consulting your computer\u2019s or motherboard&#8217;s user manual for instructions on accessing the boot menu and selecting a boot device can be very helpful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s also possible to access the BIOS and set the USB drives in top priority, so it will automatically boot on it when you plug your USB drive with Kali on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Optional_Enable_persistent_storage\"><\/span>Optional: Enable persistent storage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Enabling persistent storage on your Kali Linux bootable USB allows you to save changes across reboots, which means your documents, tools, and system settings will be preserved. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is really useful if you use Kali Linux regularly but don&#8217;t want to install it directly onto a computer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a simplified guide to setting up persistence:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Create a Second Partition on the USB Drive<\/strong>: After creating your bootable Kali Linux USB, the next step is to partition the unused space on the USB drive for persistent storage. <br>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/infosecscout.com\/disk-partitioning-kali-linux\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1084\">use a tool like GParted<\/a> for this. The partition should be formatted with an ext3 or ext4 filesystem.<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"784\" height=\"313\" class=\"wp-image-1086\" style=\"width: 600px;\" src=\"https:\/\/infosecscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/kali-gparted.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infosecscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/kali-gparted.jpg 784w, https:\/\/infosecscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/kali-gparted-300x120.jpg 300w, https:\/\/infosecscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/kali-gparted-768x307.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\" \/><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Label the Partition<\/strong>: For Kali Linux to identify the partition as persistent storage, it must be labeled &#8220;persistent&#8221;. You can set the label during formatting, or use a disk utility tool afterwards.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Create a Persistence Configuration File<\/strong>: Once the partition is ready, you&#8217;ll need to mount it and create a configuration file named &#8220;persistence.conf&#8221;. <br>The file should contain the text &#8220;\/ union&#8221;, which tells Kali to overlay the persistent storage on top of the filesystem.<br>For example, if your persistent partition is \/dev\/sda3, you&#8217;ll run these commands:<br><code>sudo mkdir -p \/mnt\/usb_drive<br>sudo mount \/dev\/sda3 \/mnt\/usb_drive<br>echo \"\/ union\" | sudo tee \/mnt\/usb_drive\/persistence.conf<br>sudo umount \/mnt\/usb_drive<\/code><br>It will mount the partition, and create the persistence.conf file on it.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Boot with Persistence Enabled<\/strong>: Then, when you boot Kali Linux from the USB drive, you&#8217;ll need to choose the option that enables persistence. You&#8217;ll see this option in the boot menu, something like &#8220;Live system (persistence)&#8221;, &#8220;Persistent mode&#8221;, or similar.<br><br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"920\" height=\"414\" class=\"wp-image-1589\" style=\"width: 600px;\" src=\"https:\/\/infosecscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/boot-with-persistence.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infosecscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/boot-with-persistence.jpg 920w, https:\/\/infosecscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/boot-with-persistence-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/infosecscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/boot-with-persistence-768x346.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" \/><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Verify Persistence<\/strong>: To test if persistence is working, make a noticeable change (like creating a new file or modifying a setting), then reboot and check if the change persists.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, the process of creating and managing partitions, as well as editing and mounting them, requires careful attention to detail to avoid data loss. Always back up important data before modifying partitions on your USB drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kali.org\/docs\/usb\/usb-persistence\/\">check the official documentation<\/a> for more details about this process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Going_further\"><\/span>Going further<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You now have access to the complete Kali Linux system as if it were installed as your main operating system. Using it from there is no different than having it on your typical hard drive. So feel free to explore all the tutorials I have on the website:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/infosecscout.com\/change-username-password-kali-linux\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1469\">How To Change Username &amp; Password in Kali Linux<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/infosecscout.com\/wine-on-kali-linux\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1294\">Wine on Kali Linux: How to set up and run Windows apps<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/infosecscout.com\/login-as-root-kali\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1010\">How To Login As Root On Kali Linux? (GUI &amp; SSH)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Unlike Windows, Ubuntu, or macOS, Kali Linux is not necessarily used as a primary operating system. I generally use it as a temporary system, for auditing and pentesting, so I don&#8217;t have to keep it on my computer forever (even if you can). 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