Kali Linux is a Debian-based Linux distribution designed specifically for digital forensics and penetration testing. Whenever you install Kali Linux, you get access to a range of tools for hacking, software testing, and security testing. The Kali Linux Terminal Window gives you access to a command line interface from which you can execute commands, modify files, or install packages. Sometimes, however, you may need to access the Terminal Window as root to execute privileged commands, access restricted files, or modify system files. In this article, we will show you how to open the Terminal Window as root in Kali Linux.

Method 1: Using the su Command

The su command is a simple command used to switch between user accounts in a Linux operating system. To use the Terminal Window as root, you need to open the Terminal Window and type the su command followed by the root password when prompted. Here is how to do it:

Step 1: Open the Terminal Window

Click on the Applications menu at the top left of your Kali Linux desktop, navigate to the Utilities folder, and click on the Terminal application. Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Alt+T to open the Terminal Window.

Step 2: Type the su Command

After opening the Terminal Window, type su and hit Enter. You will be prompted to enter the root password. Type the password and press Enter. If the password is correct, you will be logged in as root and can execute privileged commands.

Method 2: Using the sudo Command

The sudo command is another way of accessing the Terminal Window as root. The sudo command allows a user to execute a command with elevated privileges without logging in as root. Here is how to use the sudo command:

Step 1: Open the Terminal Window

Open the Terminal Window as described in Method 1.

Step 2: Type the sudo Command

To use the Terminal Window as root, type sudo before the command you want to execute. When you execute the command, you will be prompted to enter your user password, not the root password. Here is an example:

sudo apt-get update

The above command will update the package lists and repositories in Kali Linux.

Conclusion

The Terminal Window is a powerful tool in Kali Linux that you can use for various purposes. At times, you may need to execute privileged commands or access restricted files using the Terminal. In such cases, you need to open the Terminal Window as root. In this article, we showed you two methods for opening the Terminal Window as root in Kali Linux: using the su command and the sudo command. Remember that accessing the Terminal Window as root can be risky, so you should be careful when executing privileged commands and ensure that you know what you are doing.

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