Enabling SSH on Kali Linux

By default, SSH is not enabled on Kali Linux. To enable it, you need to follow these steps:

Step 1: Install the OpenSSH Server

The OpenSSH server package provides the necessary tools to enable SSH on your Kali Linux system. To install it, open a terminal and run the following command:

sudo apt update

Installing openssh-server in kali linux

sudo apt install openssh-server

Step 2: Start the SSH Service

Once the installation is complete, you need to start the SSH service. You can do this by running the following command:

sudo systemctl start ssh

Step 3: Enable SSH to Start on Boot

To ensure that the SSH service starts automatically every time you boot your system, run the following command:

sudo systemctl enable ssh

Step 4: Verify SSH is Running

To verify that the SSH service is running, you can use the following command:

sudo systemctl status ssh

If SSH is running, you should see an output indicating that the service is active and running.

Step 5: Configure SSH (Optional)

By default, SSH uses port 22 for communication. If you want to change the default port or configure other aspects of the SSH server, you can edit the SSH configuration file located at `/etc/ssh/sshd_config`. Make sure to restart the SSH service after making any changes to the configuration file:

sudo systemctl restart ssh

Secure Shell (SSH) is a protocol that provides a secure way to access a remote computer. It allows you to remotely log in to a system and execute commands as if you were sitting at the console. In this guide, we will explain how to enable and start SSH on Kali Linux, a popular Linux distribution used for penetration testing and digital forensics.