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[2021] Basic Commands of Kali Linux - by Cyber Prince

 Basic Commands of Kali Linux 👿

All commands of Kali Linux along with examples and Screenshots.


  • ifconfig: ifconfig stands for "Interface configuration". It will display the status of the system's active interfaces.
  • apt-get: Debian repository for Kali Linux. apt stands for Advanced Package Tool.
  • &&: to combine the second command.
  • apt-get update: To update your system.
  • apt-get upgrade: To upgrade your system.
  • uname: The uname commands report the basic information of the computer's hardware or software.
  • ls: ls is the command to list the computer's file.
    • options you can use: -l, -a,-A, -m, etc.
  • cd: The cd command is used to change the current directory.
  • touch: The touch command is the easiest way to create a new Empty File.
    • touch [filename]
  • cat: To view the content of the file.
    • cat [filename]
  • rm: Removes files and directory.
    • rm [filename]
  • mkdir: To make directory.
  • rmdir: To remove directory.
  • man: User manual for any command.
    • man [command]
  • cp: To copy files.
    • cp [source filename] [destination filename]
  • pwd: The pwd command writes the full path name of the current working directory.
  • locate: To locate the files in the system.
    • locate [filename]
  • mv: To move or rename files.
    • mv [source filename][desti. filename]
  • sort: To sort any file.
    • sort wordlist.txt (for descending use -r option)
  • zip: To create a *.zip file.
    • zip [filename which you want to create like: hack.zip] [file you want to compress: prince.txt]
  • unzip: To extract a *.zip compressed file.
    • unzip hack.zip or if you want to unzip in another directory then use unzip hack.zip -d prinsu/
  • whereis: To find out where a specific command exists.
    • whereis [command]
  • adduser: To create a user.
  • passwd: To change Password.
  • su: To switch user.
  • history: To check the history of commands.
  • exit: To exit from terminal.
  • chmod: used to change the Permissions of a file or directory.
    • chmod 777 [filename] or chmod -R 777 [filename]
  • CTRL + c: Kill command
  • CTRL + z: Stop or suspend execution
  • CTRL + l: Clear terminal
  • CTRL + SHIFT + c: To copy 
  • CTRL + SHIFT + v: To paste
  • CTRL + r: To search command history.

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[2021] Basic Commands of Kali Linux - by Cyber Prince

 Basic Commands of Kali Linux 👿 All commands of Kali Linux along with examples and Screenshots. ifconfig: ifconfig stands for "Inter...