Declan Middleton

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Ultimate Kali Linux Basics Tutorial for Beginners (2026/2027 Edition)! Kali Linux from Scratch

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📌 Welcome to the Ultimate Kali Linux Basics Tutorial for Beginners (2025/2026 Edition)!

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i just wanna install all...then play around im in cybersecurity and networking i just wanna know the basics...i dont intence to do anythinf with hacking

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I'm coming back to the scene after nearly 30 years and basically starting all over from scratch. I just found your videos and it's made the process feel much less daunting. Thank you!

— @JRavenshaw

Are you new to Kali Linux or looking to start your journey in ethical hacking, penetration testing, or cybersecurity? This in-depth tutorial is designed specifically for beginners who want to learn how to use Kali Linux from the ground up.

In this comprehensive video, we’ll walk you through the core fundamentals of Kali Linux, including installation, terminal basics, file system navigation, package management, essential Linux commands, and much more. Whether you're a student, aspiring ethical hacker, or tech enthusiast, this guide will help you build a strong foundation in Kali Linux and Linux command-line usage in general.

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I am a cybersecurity student looking to break into VAPT, you're video on kali-linux really helped me to grasp the fundamentals and benefits of kali-linux thank you so much for the knowledge shared, i'll be looking forward to learn alot from your videos going forward, thanks alot!

— @AnkitShukla-jf7ss

🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Video:

⏩ How to install Kali Linux on VirtualBox or bare metal

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please teach some msf sqlmap or other utility

— @Tiredcows

⏩ Basic Linux terminal commands explained

⏩ Navigating the file system

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That's very complete and educational thank you, I was indeed needing it

— @st43l888

⏩ User management and permissions

⏩ How to keep your Kali Linux system up to date

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how can i get that desktop background

— @kangwamark24

⏩ Best practices for beginners in ethical hacking

// Why Kali Linux? //

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Kali is one of the most fed honeypot to ever exist

— @YokaiToshi

Kali Linux is one of the most powerful and widely used Linux distributions for cybersecurity professionals. Built and maintained by Offensive Security, it comes preloaded with hundreds of powerful tools used in ethical hacking, penetration testing, forensics, and reverse engineering.

// Resources & Links: //

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being able change the text size in terminal

— @DutchSchoultz

Download Kali Linux: https://www.kali.org/downloads/

VMware (for running Kali): https://www.vmware.com/

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It's a fellow New Zealander!

— @theJoachimMurat

Kali Documentation: https://www.kali.org/docs/

⚠️ Disclaimer ⚠️

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it's better to use [rm -r] instead of [rm -rf] which removes completely without trashing it

— @manofpeace-t3h

This is for educational purposes only. Unauthorized hacking is illegal. We're here to learn ethical hacking and cybersecurity to protect against real threats.

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Best kali tutorial on youtube

— @AspiringMathematician

More User Perspectives

Cool video, thanks bro.
Right from basic Linux commands and what various cyber security tools do.

@vincent_hall

Oh no!
The Haych has made it to Australia, has it?
Should be "aych".

@vincent_hall

If you can hack Barcelona course with kali Linux

@fre9-net633

I need to spend at least an hour a day learning this.

@PashasVirtualGlowHub

I use Kali Linux with the Hyper-V , never had problems, do you think is good ? Comparing with the VMWare for Exemp?

@simaoride1740

The whatweb is also used to see if the website is safe ? how can we see that?

@simaoride1740

Thanks for this video, David Bombel's videos were too advanced for a beginner.

@scottjohnson8401

A lot of great info in one video. New to Linux and just interested in learning. Thank you.

@jlm4855

Wow, I totally learned something new today! I had no idea that the f in -rf stood for "fully". I was always taught it was "force". Thank you for clearing that up! Also, WOW! Port 53 (DNS) now means there's an HTTPS website running. Truly amazing. You should get a job in Cybersecurity. The surprises never end! So you said, "Sew-doh" stands for "Super User Do" (That is correct!). I've always heard it called "Sew-do". So, "sudo = superuser do = sew-do". However, you've corrected it and now I'll start saying "Sew-Doh". My friends will be so impressed!

@TheOriginalBleachX

Thank you!

@frida9380

-rf

R= Is recursive
F = forceful

@user-lo5mr3cz3c

very helpful❤️

@rlcmark

I couldn't even get it field onto an external hard drive

@Darkeiser.7

Hi thanks for the video.Could you do a video on black Arch.

@Ace0rnot

What terminal theme are you using?

@wyatt35810

Too much introductory information mixed with deeper Kali info. I think most people looking for this already know everything you said in first 15 minutes

@taborgreat

Those commands war as well in Kali Linux as Linux Mint I've just tested them.

@Salmon260

the mac version of peas is called barry(shitpeas)

@shune84

Great video and completely good explanation!

@Smartphones-jn2nk

Why do I get an error with mkdir - I'm in a VM

@dazzadirt8710

Thanks for the Masterclass! I just subscribed to your channel 😊. Happy Holidays!

@bambino2068

I had some problems in my kali when i update it && upgrade

@alibahaa7415

Excellent presentation brother

@fzovko

Thank. Take your flowers 🎉🎉🎉🎉

@EromhoseleOriabure

thank you ! The video is helpful for me !

@NatureGem695

Thanks for the video ✊

@max_kyrian

I cannot agree with you more That's what I wish to do with my ability to hack and figure out things I'm sad I'm savvy to a point just I'm having trouble getting over that point where you know I work two jobs plus do this right on the side I'm single by myself divorced is what I am so this is my hobby and an ethical hacker if you'd like to call that after if that's what you call it or want to call it Yes but I just want to make it tougher for people that are doing wrong who choose to do wrong to get through it and then there's no 100% of a way to stop them but I want to make it so tough they can't they won't even want to try no more

@SteveCollins-y2o9y

Yeah I have Kali Linux and cubes OS and I'm trying to build a defense against all the hackers and whatnot it's not what I know won't be 100% but no make it just a little bit tougher for them I just want to know what the fence that's all I want to know will you help me learn this right here I mean I'm starting to write c++ and that's that the HTTP I'm starting to write that stuff trying to learn it I'm at the beginning right now if any help you can give me will be greatly appreciated

@SteveCollins-y2o9y

Please teach me how to get peoples internet please

@theghostbs1

finally i had understand a tutorial thanks alot man

@SircatDog

Please continue

@AmineBelhamissi-wp9dz

geia sou re taso voitha mas exoume kaei apelpisia

@TK7777-q1n

It's useful and practical. Thank you

@mehdibtech

Can I use Linux mint and update/upgrade with Linux purple?

@NoProxies

15:00

@KSanthoshkumarV

Great input

@PhilemonMahlangu-xb2xu

Many thank from Poland🙏🏼♟

@MindCodeProtocol

Kali is one of the most beginner friendly builds of linux I've used yet. It's close to masterpiece level meticulousness. Great vid walking through a basic guide!

@marigoldjanies5756