

Copy the entire contents of the Kali Linux ISO file to the root directory of the external SSD.ĥ. Make sure that your BIOS is configured to boot from USB devices.Ĥ. Format the SSD as FAT32 (this can be done in Windows Disk Management or in KaliLinux Disk Utility).ģ. Connect the external SSD to the computer via USB.Ģ. The latest version of Kali Linux (download it here)ġ. We will also show you how to create a bootable USB drive of Kali Linux.Īn external SSD with at least 8GB of storage spaceĪ computer with a USB port (Kali Linux can be installed on VirtualBox) In this guide, we will install Kali Linux on an external SSD. It is maintained and funded by Offensive Security Ltd. Kali Linux is a Debian-derived Linux distribution designed for digital forensics and penetration testing.
