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# Installation kali

#### kali is linux OS used for Pentesting , it comes with Pre-installed hacking  tools we can download for free and use it.

### Installation

#### Install Virtually

* We need a virtualization software for running kali OS in virtual env . we have two options here .
  * virtualbox  - (open-source) free
  * VM-ware  - Paid 
* Download it form google and install it . i will recommend you to go for virtualbox...
* go to [**kali.org**](https://www.kali.org/get-kali/)  and download kali for virtual box .
* setup the config and run make sure to take your first fresh snapshot .

#### Install as OS

* Download kali bare-metal form kali.org and install it 
* Search  it on Youtube about installations..