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tags: cybersecurity, kali
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# Make a bootable usb Kali Linux

where to buy usb sticks
- [pbtech - sandisk](https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/MEMSDK6515/SanDisk-Cruzer-Blade-16GB-USB-Flash-Drive-USB20-5)
- [WS](https://www.warehousestationery.co.nz/product/W2070994.html#q=usb+stick&sz=24&start=1)

There are two files you need.
- download [Rufus](https://github.com/pbatard/rufus/releases/download/v3.6/rufus-3.6p.exe) burning tool from [refus.ie](https://rufus.ie/).

- download [Kali Linux 64-Bit](https://cdimage.kali.org/kali-2019.2/kali-linux-2019.2-amd64.iso) from [Kali Linux offical web site](https://www.kali.org/downloads/).

### Optional:

if you cannot boot successfully, change to use [Balena](https://www.balena.io/etcher/)

Steps:

1. choose your usb stick which you are going to **burn**
2. select `kali-linux-2019.2-amd64.iso` file
3. click **Start**
4. choose default option when dialogs prompt