Default Login Password
The default login credentials for the Kali Linux system are as follows:
- Username: root
- Password: toor
The default login credentials for the Kali Linux virtual machine image are as follows:
- Username: kali
- Password: kali
Change Password
These default credentials are for the root account. To ensure system security, it is recommended to change the default password immediately after first use or installation. To change the password, follow these steps:
- Log in to the system using the default username and password.
- Open a terminal window.
- Type the command
passwd
and press Enter. - Enter the new password as prompted and confirm it.
Use strong passwords and update passwords regularly to improve system security and prevent unauthorized access.