Linux: How To Install Burp Suite Pro On Kali

Now go find those vulnerabilities. Happy hacking!

Install the FoxyProxy extension in Firefox or Chrome. Set it to forward to 127.0.0.1:8080 .

java --version If Java isn't installed or is outdated: how to install burp suite pro on kali linux

sudo wget -O /opt/burpsuite/burp_icon.png https://portswigger.net/favicon.ico Run Burp Suite Pro for the first time:

If you are serious about web application penetration testing, you already know the drill: Burp Suite is the Swiss Army knife. While Kali Linux comes pre-packaged with the Community Edition , the Pro version is a game-changer. Now go find those vulnerabilities

[Desktop Entry] Name=Burp Suite Pro Comment=Web Security Testing Tool Exec=/usr/local/bin/burpsuite-pro Icon=/opt/burpsuite/burp_icon.png Terminal=false Type=Application Categories=Web Application;Security; If you want a proper icon, download one:

#!/bin/bash cd /opt/burpsuite java -jar /opt/burpsuite/burpsuite_pro_*.jar Save the file ( Ctrl+X , then Y , then Enter ). Make it executable: Set it to forward to 127

sudo mkdir -p /opt/burpsuite sudo mv ~/Downloads/burpsuite_pro_*.jar /opt/burpsuite/ cd /opt/burpsuite Burp Pro requires Java 21+ (Java 23 works well). Check your version:

burpsuite-pro A window will appear asking for your license key. Paste the key you received via email from PortSwigger. Activate it on a machine connected to the internet. The license checks in with PortSwigger servers. Step 8: Configure Your Browser (The Final Step) Burp runs on 127.0.0.1:8080 by default. You need to route your traffic through it.

sudo apt install openjdk-21-jre -y Typing the Java command every time is tedious. Let's create a global launcher.