How to install tor on kali linux

Tor helps you browse the web anonymously by routing your traffic through a network of volunteer relays. Kali Linux doesn’t come with Tor pre-installed, but setting it up is simple with a few terminal commands.

Step 1: Update your package list

Always update your repositories before installing new software to avoid broken or outdated packages.

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

This ensures you get the latest version of Tor and its dependencies.

Step 2: Install the Tor package

Tor is available in the Kali Linux default repository. Install it with:

sudo apt install tor -y

This will install the Tor service and related tools.

Step 3: Start the Tor service

Once installed, start the Tor daemon and enable it to launch at boot:

sudo systemctl start tor
sudo systemctl enable tor

You can check its status to confirm it’s running:

systemctl status tor

Step 4: Use Tor with command-line tools

To use Tor as a proxy, set your tools to connect through SOCKS at port 9050. For example, using curl:

curl --socks5 127.0.0.1:9050 http://check.torproject.org

This will show whether your connection is routed through the Tor network.

Step 5: (Optional) Install Tor Browser manually

If you want the full Tor Browser, download and install it manually:

wget https://www.torproject.org/dist/torbrowser/13.0.14/tor-browser-linux64-13.0.14_ALL.tar.xz
tar -xf tor-browser-linux64-13.0.14_ALL.tar.xz
cd tor-browser
./start-tor-browser.desktop

This launches the GUI version with full anonymity features.