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Kali Linux Commands Guide

This document provides a comprehensive list of essential Kali Linux commands categorized into system information, file and directory management, package management, networking tools, user management, file permissions, searching and monitoring, archive and compression, ethical hacking tools usage, and other useful commands. Each command is accompanied by a brief description of its function. This serves as a quick reference guide for users working with Kali Linux.

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Kali Linux Commands Guide

This document provides a comprehensive list of essential Kali Linux commands categorized into system information, file and directory management, package management, networking tools, user management, file permissions, searching and monitoring, archive and compression, ethical hacking tools usage, and other useful commands. Each command is accompanied by a brief description of its function. This serves as a quick reference guide for users working with Kali Linux.

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Essential Kali Linux Commands

System Information
uname -a # Full system info
hostname # Show system hostname
uptime # Show how long the system has been running
whoami # Current logged-in user

File and Directory Management


ls # List directory contents
cd <folder> # Change directory
pwd # Show current path
mkdir <folder> # Make a new folder
rm <file> # Delete file
rm -rf <folder> # Delete folder and contents
cp <source> <dest> # Copy file or folder
mv <old> <new> # Move or rename

Package Management
sudo apt update # Update package list
sudo apt upgrade # Upgrade installed packages
sudo apt install <package-name> # Install a tool
sudo apt remove <package-name> # Uninstall a tool

Networking Tools
ip a # Show IP address info
ifconfig # (Older) IP and network interfaces
ping <host> # Check connectivity
netstat -tuln # Show listening ports
nmap <target> # Port scan a target

User Management
adduser <username> # Add user
passwd <username> # Set password
deluser <username> # Delete user
who # List logged-in users

File Permissions
chmod 755 <file> # Change file permission
chown user:user <file> # Change ownership

Searching & Monitoring


grep "word" file.txt # Search inside file
find / -name <file> # Find file in system
top # Monitor system usage
htop # Advanced system monitor

Archive & Compression


tar -xvf file.tar # Extract .tar
tar -xzvf file.tar.gz # Extract .tar.gz
zip file.zip file.txt # Zip files
unzip file.zip # Unzip files

Ethical Hacking Tools Usage


msfconsole # Start Metasploit
airmon-ng # Start monitor mode (Wi-Fi hacking)
sqlmap -u <url> # SQL injection testing
hydra -l user -P passlist <target> ssh # Brute-force SSH

Other Useful Commands


clear # Clear terminal
history # Show command history
reboot # Reboot system
shutdown now # Shutdown system
man <command> # Show manual/help

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