How to Install Kali NetHunter on Termux: A Complete Guide

Kali NetHunter is a powerful penetration testing platform for Android devices, offering a wide range of security tools. While the official NetHunter requires a custom ROM or root, you can install a lightweight version on Termux without root. In this guide, I’ll show you how to install Kali NetHunter on Termux step by step.

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have:
✅ Termux installed (Download from F-Droid)
✅ A stable internet connection
✅ At least 2GB of free storage

Step 1: Update & Upgrade Termux

Open Termux and run the following commands to update packages:

pkg update && pkg upgrade -y

Step 2: Install Required Dependencies

Install essential tools for NetHunter:

pkg install wget git proot -y

Step 3: Download the NetHunter Install Script

Use wget to fetch the installation script:

wget -O install-nethunter-termux https://gitlab.com/kalilinux/nethunter/build-scripts/kali-nethunter-project/-/raw/master/nethunter-rootless/install-nethunter-termux

Step 4: Make the Script Executable

Change permissions and run the installer:

chmod +x install-nethunter-termux
./install-nethunter-termux

Step 5: Launch Kali NetHunter

After installation completes, start NetHunter with:

nethunter

You’ll now have access to Kali Linux tools inside Termux!

Basic Kali NetHunter Commands

Here are some useful commands:

Update Kali:
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apt update && apt upgrade -y
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Install tools (e.g., Metasploit):
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apt install metasploit-framework
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Run NetHunter UI (if supported):
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nh
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Limitations

⚠ No Root? No Problem!
Since this is a rootless installation, some features like Wi-Fi hacking may not work. For full functionality, consider rooting your device or using a custom ROM.

Conclusion

You’ve successfully installed Kali NetHunter on Termux! Now you can run ethical hacking tools directly from your Android device.

🔹 Want more? Try installing GUI tools like Burp Suite or Wireshark for advanced testing!

Let me know in the comments if you face any issues. Happy hacking! 🚀

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Termux-Hacker(Daemon0018)

Tuesday, 24 June 2025