{"id":24207,"date":"2024-01-31T14:09:24","date_gmt":"2024-01-31T14:09:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/?p=24207"},"modified":"2024-01-31T14:09:24","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T14:09:24","slug":"make-live-kali-linux-bootable-usb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/de\/kali-linux\/make-live-kali-linux-bootable-usb\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make a Live Kali Linux Bootable USB"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Kali Linux <\/strong>is an open-source powerful Linux distribution that you can used for web testing, penetration testing, network security assessment and ethical hacking. You can install <strong>Kali Linux <\/strong>on Windows, Mac, Linux, Mobile and Chromebook. Apart from installing this operating system on a computer from scratch, you can also use it live through a USB device. This requires creating a <strong>live<\/strong> <strong>Kali Linux<\/strong> <strong>bootable USB<\/strong>, which you can insert into a system and start using the operating system. The advantage of having a live <strong>Kali Linux bootable USB<\/strong> is that you can have it in your pocket and tackle any security challenges that may come in your way.<\/p>\n<p>Follow this blog to learn:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#post-24207-7gplnixz9lbg\"><strong>How to Make a Live Kali Linux Bootable USB<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#post-24207-95h84s8p31ms\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a id=\"post-24207-7gplnixz9lbg\"><\/a><strong>How to Make a Live Kali Linux Bootable USB<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>There are several methods you can follow to make a <strong>live Kali Linux bootable USB<\/strong>. However, these methods vary based on the system you are using. Some methods include GUI tools, while others are done through the terminal. The following are most popular methods to make a <strong>live Kali Linux bootable USB<\/strong> on different systems:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#post-24207-k8d12nqco1wj\"><strong>BalenaEtcher (Windows, Mac and Linux)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#post-24207-yihh56r953s6\"><strong>Rufus (Windows Only)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#post-24207-ynwbr07uep73\"><strong>Terminal (Linux and Mac)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a id=\"post-24207-k8d12nqco1wj\"><\/a><strong>How to Make a Live Kali Linux Bootable USB Using BalenaEtcher <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>BalenaEtcher<\/strong> is a cross-platform application that you can download on Windows, Mac and Linux systems. With <strong>BalenaEtcher<\/strong>, you can quickly create a <strong>live Kali Linux bootable USB<\/strong> from an iso file. To make a <strong>live Kali Linux<\/strong> <strong>bootable USB <\/strong>using <strong>BalenaEtcher<\/strong>, simply follow the below-given steps:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1: Download Kali Linux Live Bootable Image<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>First, you have to move towards <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kali.org\/get-kali\/#kali-live\"><strong>official Kali Linux website<\/strong><\/a> and download the Live bootable image (64-bit or 32-bit) by clicking on the <strong>Download <\/strong>option:<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"516\" class=\"wp-image-24232\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-1.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-1-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-1-768x387.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2: Load Kali Linux Image File<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After, you have downloaded the image, open the <strong>BalenaEtcher<\/strong> application and load the Kali Linux image, you can do this by selecting the <strong>Flash from file <\/strong>option:<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"798\" height=\"480\" class=\"wp-image-24238\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-2.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-2.png 798w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-2-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-2-768x462.png 768w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-2-501x300.png 501w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Then choose the downloaded Kali Linux image from your computer, double-click on the file or use the <strong>Open <\/strong>button to load it in <strong>BalenaEtcher<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"785\" height=\"468\" class=\"wp-image-24243\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-3.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-3.png 785w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-3-300x179.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-3-768x458.png 768w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-3-501x300.png 501w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 785px) 100vw, 785px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3: Select the Kali Linux Target Location<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You should insert a USB (minimum 32 GB) into your computer and then choose <strong>Select target <\/strong>option from the <strong>BalenaEtcher\u2019s <\/strong>menu:<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"799\" height=\"479\" class=\"wp-image-24249\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-4.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-4.png 799w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-4-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-4-768x460.png 768w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-4-501x300.png 501w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Then choose your USB storage as the target location for saving the Kali Linux live image, once done use the <strong>Select 1<\/strong> button:<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"793\" height=\"473\" class=\"wp-image-24258\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-5.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-5.png 793w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-5-300x179.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-5-768x458.png 768w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-5-501x300.png 501w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 793px) 100vw, 793px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4: Begin the Flash Process<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To start creating the Kali Linux live image, simply click on the <strong>Flash! <\/strong>option:<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"797\" height=\"479\" class=\"wp-image-24261\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-6.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-6.png 797w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-6-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-6-768x462.png 768w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-6-501x300.png 501w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 797px) 100vw, 797px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Wait till<strong> BalenaEtcher<\/strong> finishes the flash process on your system, which can take time depending on your USB writing speed:<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"799\" height=\"480\" class=\"wp-image-24271\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-7.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-7.png 799w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-7-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-7-768x461.png 768w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-7-501x300.png 501w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5: Boot Kali Linux <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Now, to boot Kali Linux on your system, simply reboot your computer, and open the Boot menu. The Boot menu on most system can be opened by pressing the F12 key. At the Boot menu, choose <strong>USB Storage Device<\/strong> option as<strong> LEGACY BOOT<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"890\" height=\"455\" class=\"wp-image-24294\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-8.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-8.png 890w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-8-300x153.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-8-768x393.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 890px) 100vw, 890px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>If the above option is not working you can try using the <strong>UEFI BOOT <\/strong>option.<\/p>\n<p>This will open the Kali Linux live menu, where you have to select <strong>Live system (amd64)<\/strong> option:<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"881\" height=\"499\" class=\"wp-image-24325\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-9.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-9.png 881w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-9-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-9-768x435.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 881px) 100vw, 881px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Wait until your system boots Kali Linux on your computer:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"786\" height=\"440\" class=\"wp-image-24358\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-10.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-10.png 786w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-10-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-10-768x430.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 786px) 100vw, 786px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"post-24207-yihh56r953s6\"><\/a><strong>How to Make a Live Kali Linux Bootable USB Using Rufus<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you are using a Windows system, you can also use <strong>Rufus<\/strong> utility to make a <strong>live<\/strong> <strong>Kali Linux bootable USB<\/strong>. <strong>Rufus <\/strong>is a lightweight GUI utility that can only be installed on Windows systems and it allows you to make a bootable USB. If you are interested in making a l<strong>ive Kali Linux bootable USB<\/strong> on Windows using <strong>Rufus<\/strong>, you can follow the below-given steps:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1: Download and Install Rufus on Windows System<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>First, navigate to the <a href=\"https:\/\/rufus.ie\/downloads\/\"><strong>Rufus download page<\/strong><\/a>, download the<strong> exe<\/strong> file and run it to install <strong>Rufus<\/strong> on your Windows system.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2: Load Kali Linux iso File in Rufus<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Next, open <strong>Rufus<\/strong> from the Windows\u2019 Start Menu and click on the <strong>SELECT <\/strong>button:<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"586\" height=\"578\" class=\"wp-image-24366\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-11.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-11.png 586w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-11-300x296.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 586px) 100vw, 586px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Then load the Kali Linux file:<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"785\" height=\"474\" class=\"wp-image-24372\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-12.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-12.png 785w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-12-300x181.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-12-768x464.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 785px) 100vw, 785px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3: Select the Partition Scheme and Target System<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Now, you will need to select your Partition Scheme, <strong>MBR <\/strong>or <strong>GPT<\/strong>. Most modern operating systems provides compatibility with both <strong>MBR<\/strong> and <strong>GPT,<\/strong> but if you are using an older operating system, go with <strong>MBR<\/strong>. If you select <strong>MBR<\/strong>, the target system will automatically be selected to BIOS or UEFI. While for <strong>GPT, UEFI (non CSM) <\/strong>will be selected automatically. Once selected, go with the default option and click on the <strong>START<\/strong> button:<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"549\" height=\"603\" class=\"wp-image-24377\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-13.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-13.png 549w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-13-273x300.png 273w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 549px) 100vw, 549px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4: Select Mode for Writing Image<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You will see a prompt that asks your permission to select the mode that you want to choose to write the Kali Linux image onto the USB drive. You can go with the default one and select the <strong>OK<\/strong> button to continue:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"675\" height=\"609\" class=\"wp-image-24383\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-14.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-14.png 675w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-14-300x271.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5: Remove Data from USB Drive<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Do the final step by removing the data from the USB drive by clicking on the<strong> OK<\/strong> button, once this is done, the <strong>Rufus <\/strong>will begin writing the image of Kali Linux on your USB drive.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"591\" height=\"606\" class=\"wp-image-24386\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-15.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-15.png 591w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-15-293x300.png 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 591px) 100vw, 591px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>After the completion of the above steps, you can then insert the USB into any system by following <strong>Step 5 <\/strong>of the first method to boot Kali Linux.<\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"post-24207-ynwbr07uep73\"><\/a><strong>How to Make a Live Kali Linux Bootable USB Using Terminal<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you are using a Mac or Linux system, you can also use the <strong>dd<\/strong> command to make a <strong>live<\/strong> <strong>Kali Linux<\/strong> <strong>bootable USB<\/strong>, this can be done using the following steps:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1: Check the USB Device is Connected to System<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>First, insert a USB device into your Linux system and use the following command to check for the device label:<\/p>\n<div class=\"codecolorer-container bash blackboard\" style=\"width:100%;\"><div class=\"bash codecolorer\"><span class=\"kw2\">sudo<\/span> <span class=\"kw2\">fdisk<\/span> <span class=\"re5\">-l<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"851\" height=\"320\" class=\"wp-image-24392\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-16.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-16.png 851w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-16-300x113.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-16-768x289.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 851px) 100vw, 851px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you are using Mac, use the following command:<\/p>\n<div class=\"codecolorer-container bash blackboard\" style=\"width:100%;\"><div class=\"bash codecolorer\">diskutil list<\/div><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"688\" height=\"387\" class=\"wp-image-24397\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-17.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-17.png 688w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-17-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 688px) 100vw, 688px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2: Make a Live Kali Linux Bootable USB<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Now, use the following command by replacing <strong>sdX <\/strong>with the device label on your Linux system while keeping the other parameters the same. Make sure you must provide the correct path for the Kali Linux iso file.<\/p>\n<div class=\"codecolorer-container bash blackboard\" style=\"width:100%;\"><div class=\"bash codecolorer\"><span class=\"kw2\">sudo<\/span> <span class=\"kw2\">dd<\/span> <span class=\"re2\">if<\/span>=kali-linux-<span class=\"nu0\">2023.4<\/span>-live-amd64.iso <span class=\"re2\">of<\/span>=<span class=\"sy0\">\/<\/span>dev<span class=\"sy0\">\/<\/span>sdX <span class=\"re2\">conv<\/span>=fsync <span class=\"re2\">bs<\/span>=4M<\/div><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"751\" height=\"118\" class=\"wp-image-24407\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-18.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-18.png 751w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-18-300x47.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 751px) 100vw, 751px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> On Mac, replace <strong>sdX<\/strong> with the <strong>diskX<\/strong>, also, you have to unmount the disk on your Mac from the following command:<\/p>\n<div class=\"codecolorer-container bash blackboard\" style=\"width:100%;\"><div class=\"bash codecolorer\">diskutil unmountDisk <span class=\"sy0\">\/<\/span>dev<span class=\"sy0\">\/<\/span>diskX<\/div><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"686\" height=\"64\" class=\"wp-image-24412\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-19.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-19.png 686w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-19-300x28.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 686px) 100vw, 686px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3: Check Progress of Live USB Process<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you want to check the progress of the<strong> dd<\/strong> command, you can use the above command in the following way:<\/p>\n<div class=\"codecolorer-container bash blackboard\" style=\"width:100%;\"><div class=\"bash codecolorer\"><span class=\"kw2\">sudo<\/span> <span class=\"kw2\">dd<\/span> <span class=\"re2\">if<\/span>=kali-linux-<span class=\"nu0\">2023.4<\/span>-live-amd64.iso <span class=\"re2\">of<\/span>=<span class=\"sy0\">\/<\/span>dev<span class=\"sy0\">\/<\/span>sdX <span class=\"re2\">conv<\/span>=fsync <span class=\"re2\">bs<\/span>=4M <span class=\"re2\">status<\/span>=progress<\/div><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"743\" height=\"78\" class=\"wp-image-24413\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-20.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-20.png 743w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-24207-20-300x31.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 743px) 100vw, 743px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The process will take around 5\u201310 minutes, depending on how fast your USB is in terms of writing. Once done, remove the USB device and follow <strong>Step 5<\/strong> of the first method. However, select <strong>UEFI BOOT <\/strong>if the <strong>USB Storage Device <\/strong>option is not working.<\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"post-24207-95h84s8p31ms\"><\/a><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Making a <strong>live Kali Linux bootable USB <\/strong>is a simple task and can be done using <strong>BalenaEtcher <\/strong>and Rufus applications. Besides that, you can also use the terminal to create a <strong>live Kali Linux bootable USB<\/strong> with the<strong> dd <\/strong>command. The advantage of using the <strong>BalenaEtcher <\/strong>application is that you can use it on any system either Windows, Mac or Linux. However, <strong>Rufus <\/strong>will only work on Windows, while the terminal method will work on Mac and Linux systems. You must choose the method based on the system you are using and once you create a live USB, you can seamlessly run <strong>Kali Linux<\/strong> on your system.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You can make a live Kali Linux bootable USB by using tools like BalenaEtcher or Rufus. 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