{"id":119127,"date":"2024-11-22T13:32:45","date_gmt":"2024-11-22T13:32:45","guid":{"rendered":"\/tutorials\/?p=119127"},"modified":"2025-07-01T07:50:12","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T07:50:12","slug":"how-to-update-kali-linux","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/tutorials\/how-to-update-kali-linux","title":{"rendered":"How to update Kali Linux: Upgrading packages to the latest version"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Updating Kali Linux is important for maintaining a secure and efficient system. As a rolling release operating system, Kali Linux provides frequent updates to address vulnerabilities, improve compatibility with modern environments, and include the latest features.<\/p><p>By staying current, you ensure access to the most recent versions of tools and benefit from critical security patches. Conversely, neglecting updates can expose your Kali Linux system to risks and cause compatibility issues with the latest software.<\/p><p>In this article, you&rsquo;ll learn how to update and upgrade Kali Linux safely. We&rsquo;ll demonstrate the steps in a virtual private server (VPS) setup, but they are equally applicable to other environments, such as local desktop installations or virtual machines using VirtualBox.<\/p><p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-prerequisites\">Prerequisites<\/h2><p>Before updating Kali Linux, make sure you have a stable internet connection. The process involves downloading packages from official repositories. Next, verify that you have administrative rights as the root user or with sudo privileges.<\/p><p>Also, prepare a terminal application to run the update commands. If you previously <a href=\"\/tutorials\/how-to-install-kali-linux\">installed Kali Linux on Hostinger&rsquo;s VPS<\/a>, you can use our <strong>Browser terminal<\/strong> to execute commands directly without additional software.<\/p><p>To access this feature, log in to hPanel with your Hostinger account and go to <strong>VPS &rarr; Manage<\/strong>. On your VPS dashboard, hit the <strong>Browser terminal<\/strong> button. This will open a new browser tab where you can conveniently run all required commands.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e086a0e7ae6\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/hpanel-vps-overview-browser-terminal-highlighted-1-1024x378.png\" alt=\"The Browser terminal button in the VPS Overview page of hPanel\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a class=\"hgr-tutorials-cta hgr-tutorials-cta-vps-hosting\" href=\"\/vps-hosting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/VPS-hosting-banner.png\/public\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-77934\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/VPS-hosting-banner.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/VPS-hosting-banner.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/VPS-hosting-banner.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/VPS-hosting-banner.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-update-and-upgrade-kali-linux\">How to update and upgrade Kali Linux<\/h2><p>Here&rsquo;s how to safely update your Kali Linux system to the newest version, from checking the source list file to rebooting the OS if necessary.<\/p><p>\n\n\n<div class=\"protip\">\n                    <h4 class=\"title\">Pro tip<\/h4>\n                    <p> If you choose <a href=\"\/vps\/kali-linux-hosting\"> Hostinger's Kali VPS hosting<\/a>, you'll get the latest Kali Linux version. However, it's a good idea to check for updates, especially if you've installed additional tools, modified system configurations, or customized packages.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-check-the-source-list-file\">1. Check the source list file<\/h3><p>The source list file, located at <strong>\/etc\/apt\/sources.list<\/strong>, defines where the package manager fetches updates. Verifying that Kali Linux uses the correct repositories is essential, as incorrect or outdated entries can lead to errors during the update process.<\/p><p>To check the source list file, run the following command:<\/p><pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\" data-enlighter-theme=\"\" data-enlighter-highlight=\"\" data-enlighter-linenumbers=\"\" data-enlighter-lineoffset=\"\" data-enlighter-title=\"\" data-enlighter-group=\"\">cat \/etc\/apt\/sources.list<\/pre><p>Make sure this line appears &ndash; it means your system uses the Kali Linux rolling release repository:<\/p><pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\" data-enlighter-theme=\"\" data-enlighter-highlight=\"\" data-enlighter-linenumbers=\"\" data-enlighter-lineoffset=\"\" data-enlighter-title=\"\" data-enlighter-group=\"\">deb http:\/\/kali.download\/kali kali-rolling main contrib non-free non-free-firmware<\/pre><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e086a0ea96e\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2376\" height=\"362\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/terminal-cat-etc-apt-sources-list-output.png\/public\" alt=\"The cat \/etc\/apt\/sources.list command's output in the terminal\" class=\"wp-image-119130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/terminal-cat-etc-apt-sources-list-output.png\/w=2376,fit=scale-down 2376w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/terminal-cat-etc-apt-sources-list-output.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/terminal-cat-etc-apt-sources-list-output.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/terminal-cat-etc-apt-sources-list-output.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/terminal-cat-etc-apt-sources-list-output.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/terminal-cat-etc-apt-sources-list-output.png\/w=1536,fit=scale-down 1536w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/terminal-cat-etc-apt-sources-list-output.png\/w=2048,fit=scale-down 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2376px) 100vw, 2376px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><p>If the file is empty or contains incorrect entries, edit it using a <a href=\"\/tutorials\/how-to-install-and-use-nano-text-editor\">text editor like nano<\/a>:<\/p><pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\" data-enlighter-theme=\"\" data-enlighter-highlight=\"\" data-enlighter-linenumbers=\"\" data-enlighter-lineoffset=\"\" data-enlighter-title=\"\" data-enlighter-group=\"\">sudo nano \/etc\/apt\/sources.list<\/pre><p>Paste the following content into the file:<\/p><pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\" data-enlighter-theme=\"\" data-enlighter-highlight=\"\" data-enlighter-linenumbers=\"\" data-enlighter-lineoffset=\"\" data-enlighter-title=\"\" data-enlighter-group=\"\"># See https:\/\/www.kali.org\/docs\/general-use\/kali-linux-sources-list-repositories\/\n\ndeb http:\/\/kali.download\/kali kali-rolling main contrib non-free non-free-firmware\n\n# Additional line for source packages\n\n#deb-src http:\/\/kali.download\/kali kali-rolling main contrib non-free non-free-firmware<\/pre><p>Once done, save the file and exit <strong>nano<\/strong> by pressing <strong>Ctrl + X &rarr; Y &rarr; Enter<\/strong>.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-update-package-lists\">2. Update package lists<\/h3><p>The next step is to fetch the latest package information from the repositories. This ensures your Kali Linux system knows all the latest updates and available software versions.<\/p><p>To update the package lists, execute:<\/p><pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\" data-enlighter-theme=\"\" data-enlighter-highlight=\"\" data-enlighter-linenumbers=\"\" data-enlighter-lineoffset=\"\" data-enlighter-title=\"\" data-enlighter-group=\"\">sudo apt update<\/pre><p>This command connects to the repositories defined in your source list file and downloads the updated package information. You&rsquo;ll see a list of packages being checked, along with their current status, such as how many are available for upgrade:<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e086a0eb7b0\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2532\" height=\"668\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/terminal-sudo-apt-update-output.png\/public\" alt=\"The sudo apt update command's output in the terminal\" class=\"wp-image-119132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/terminal-sudo-apt-update-output.png\/w=2532,fit=scale-down 2532w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/terminal-sudo-apt-update-output.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/terminal-sudo-apt-update-output.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/terminal-sudo-apt-update-output.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/terminal-sudo-apt-update-output.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/terminal-sudo-apt-update-output.png\/w=1536,fit=scale-down 1536w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/terminal-sudo-apt-update-output.png\/w=2048,fit=scale-down 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2532px) 100vw, 2532px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-upgrade-the-system\">3. Upgrade the system<\/h3><p>Now, it&rsquo;s time to install the latest tools, dependencies, and operating system versions. Kali Linux provides three main commands for upgrading, each serving a different purpose:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Regular upgrade (apt upgrade)<\/strong>. This command installs newer versions of packages already on your system without removing or replacing any existing packages:<\/li>\n<\/ul><pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\" data-enlighter-theme=\"\" data-enlighter-highlight=\"\" data-enlighter-linenumbers=\"\" data-enlighter-lineoffset=\"\" data-enlighter-title=\"\" data-enlighter-group=\"\">sudo apt upgrade -y<\/pre><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Full upgrade (apt full-upgrade)<\/strong>. Recommended for Kali Linux, this one upgrades all packages while intelligently handling changes in dependencies. It may add or remove packages to keep your system fully functional:<\/li>\n<\/ul><pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\" data-enlighter-theme=\"\" data-enlighter-highlight=\"\" data-enlighter-linenumbers=\"\" data-enlighter-lineoffset=\"\" data-enlighter-title=\"\" data-enlighter-group=\"\">sudo apt full-upgrade -y<\/pre><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distribution upgrade (apt dist-upgrade)<\/strong>. Although similar to apt full-upgrade, it focuses more on upgrading to a newer distribution release. This command is typically used during major OS version updates:<\/li>\n<\/ul><pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\" data-enlighter-theme=\"\" data-enlighter-highlight=\"\" data-enlighter-linenumbers=\"\" data-enlighter-lineoffset=\"\" data-enlighter-title=\"\" data-enlighter-group=\"\">sudo apt dist-upgrade<\/pre><p>For this tutorial, we&rsquo;ll use the <strong>apt full-upgrade<\/strong> command. When executed, you should see an output listing the packages being installed, updated, or removed during the process:<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e086a0ec89d\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2860\" height=\"1622\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/terminal-sudo-apt-full-upgrade-y-output.png\/public\" alt=\"The sudo apt full-upgrade -y command's output in the terminal\" class=\"wp-image-119135\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/terminal-sudo-apt-full-upgrade-y-output.png\/w=2860,fit=scale-down 2860w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/terminal-sudo-apt-full-upgrade-y-output.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/terminal-sudo-apt-full-upgrade-y-output.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/terminal-sudo-apt-full-upgrade-y-output.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/terminal-sudo-apt-full-upgrade-y-output.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/terminal-sudo-apt-full-upgrade-y-output.png\/w=1536,fit=scale-down 1536w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/terminal-sudo-apt-full-upgrade-y-output.png\/w=2048,fit=scale-down 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2860px) 100vw, 2860px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><p>\n\n<div class=\"protip\">\n                    <h4 class=\"title\">Pro tip<\/h4>\n                    <p> Instead of running the update and upgrade commands separately, you can save time by combining them into one:<br>\n<strong>sudo apt update &amp;&amp; sudo apt full-upgrade -y<\/strong><\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-remove-unnecessary-packages\">4. Remove unnecessary packages<\/h3><p>After upgrading Kali Linux, it&rsquo;s a good idea to clean up unnecessary or obsolete packages because they can accumulate over time and consume valuable disk space.<\/p><p>To remove these packages, run the command below:<\/p><pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\" data-enlighter-theme=\"\" data-enlighter-highlight=\"\" data-enlighter-linenumbers=\"\" data-enlighter-lineoffset=\"\" data-enlighter-title=\"\" data-enlighter-group=\"\">sudo apt autoremove -y<\/pre><p>It scans for, and deletes packages no longer required by your system, such as dependencies left behind after upgrading installed packages.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e086a0ed99a\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2388\" height=\"1622\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/terminal-sudo-apt-autoremove-y-output-1.png\/public\" alt=\"The sudo apt autoremove -y command's output in the terminal\" class=\"wp-image-119138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/terminal-sudo-apt-autoremove-y-output-1.png\/w=2388,fit=scale-down 2388w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/terminal-sudo-apt-autoremove-y-output-1.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/terminal-sudo-apt-autoremove-y-output-1.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/terminal-sudo-apt-autoremove-y-output-1.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/terminal-sudo-apt-autoremove-y-output-1.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/terminal-sudo-apt-autoremove-y-output-1.png\/w=1536,fit=scale-down 1536w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/terminal-sudo-apt-autoremove-y-output-1.png\/w=2048,fit=scale-down 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2388px) 100vw, 2388px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><p>Additionally, clean up cached files from the APT package manager by executing:<\/p><pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\" data-enlighter-theme=\"\" data-enlighter-highlight=\"\" data-enlighter-linenumbers=\"\" data-enlighter-lineoffset=\"\" data-enlighter-title=\"\" data-enlighter-group=\"\">sudo apt autoclean<\/pre><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e086a0ee70e\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1204\" height=\"1364\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/terminal-sudo-apt-autoclean-output.png\/public\" alt=\"The sudo apt autoclean command's output in the terminal\" class=\"wp-image-119141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/terminal-sudo-apt-autoclean-output.png\/w=1204,fit=scale-down 1204w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/terminal-sudo-apt-autoclean-output.png\/w=265,fit=scale-down 265w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/terminal-sudo-apt-autoclean-output.png\/w=904,fit=scale-down 904w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/terminal-sudo-apt-autoclean-output.png\/w=132,fit=scale-down 132w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/terminal-sudo-apt-autoclean-output.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1204px) 100vw, 1204px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-verify-the-update\">5. Verify the update<\/h3><p>Once the upgrade is complete, check whether your system is running the latest version of Kali Linux. To verify, type:<\/p><pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\" data-enlighter-theme=\"\" data-enlighter-highlight=\"\" data-enlighter-linenumbers=\"\" data-enlighter-lineoffset=\"\" data-enlighter-title=\"\" data-enlighter-group=\"\">cat \/etc\/os-release<\/pre><p>This command displays information about your operating system, including the version and release details. Check that the version matches the<a href=\"https:\/\/bugs.kali.org\/changelog_page.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> latest Kali Linux release<\/a>.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e086a0ef4c9\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1060\" height=\"664\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/terminal-cat-etc-os-release-output-2.png\/public\" alt=\"The cat \/etc\/os-release command's output in the terminal\" class=\"wp-image-119142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/terminal-cat-etc-os-release-output-2.png\/w=1060,fit=scale-down 1060w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/terminal-cat-etc-os-release-output-2.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/terminal-cat-etc-os-release-output-2.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/terminal-cat-etc-os-release-output-2.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/terminal-cat-etc-os-release-output-2.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 1060px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><p>For Hostinger users, you can also check your VPS&rsquo; operating system version without commands using the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/blog\/kodee\">Kodee AI assistant<\/a>. To access this tool, <a href=\"https:\/\/hpanel.hostinger.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">open <strong>hPanel<\/strong><\/a> and click <strong>Manage<\/strong> on your VPS. Navigate to the sidebar and select <strong>Kodee<\/strong>.<\/p><p>Simply ask Kodee, &ldquo;What version of Kali Linux is my VPS running?&rdquo; and it will output the currently installed operating system version. <\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e086a0f013f\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1460\" height=\"442\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/kodee-outputs-the-currently-installed-kali-linux-version.png\/public\" alt=\"Kodee outputs the currently installed Kali Linux version\" class=\"wp-image-122345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/kodee-outputs-the-currently-installed-kali-linux-version.png\/w=1460,fit=scale-down 1460w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/kodee-outputs-the-currently-installed-kali-linux-version.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/kodee-outputs-the-currently-installed-kali-linux-version.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/kodee-outputs-the-currently-installed-kali-linux-version.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/kodee-outputs-the-currently-installed-kali-linux-version.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1460px) 100vw, 1460px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-reboot-the-system\">6. Reboot the system<\/h3><p>This step is optional, but we suggest rebooting Kali Linux after significant updates using <strong>apt full-upgrade<\/strong> or <strong>apt dist-upgrade<\/strong>. This ensures all changes are applied, and your system runs the latest configurations.<\/p><p>Here&rsquo;s the command to restart your system:<\/p><pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\" data-enlighter-theme=\"\" data-enlighter-highlight=\"\" data-enlighter-linenumbers=\"\" data-enlighter-lineoffset=\"\" data-enlighter-title=\"\" data-enlighter-group=\"\">sudo reboot<\/pre><p>Hostinger VPS customers can also reboot Kali Linux directly via hPanel. From your VPS dashboard, click <strong>Reboot VPS<\/strong> and wait for it to complete within <strong>two<\/strong> minutes.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e086a0f0554\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/hpanel-vps-overview-reboot-vps-highlighted-2-1024x373.png\" alt=\"The Reboot VPS button in the VPS Overview page of hPanel\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><p>If you want an even simpler process to reboot your Kali Linux VPS, ask <strong>Kodee<\/strong>, our AI assistant, to do it for you. Access the menu via your VPS dashboard&rsquo;s left sidebar, then type a prompt like &ldquo;Please reboot my VPS now.&rdquo;<\/p><p>\n\n\n<div class=\"protip\">\n                    <h4 class=\"title\">Suggested reading<\/h4>\n                    <p>Check our <a href=\"\/tutorials\/kali-linux-tutorial\">Kali Linux tutorial<\/a> to fully explore the features and capabilities of this security-focused OS.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2><p>Regularly updating Kali Linux is essential for maintaining a secure, stable, and efficient system. By keeping your system up to date, you ensure access to the latest tools, features, and critical security patches.<\/p><p>Following this guide, you&rsquo;ve learned how to check repositories, update package lists, upgrade the system, and clean up unnecessary files. To maintain your system efficiently, monitor for new releases regularly and reboot after major upgrades when necessary.<\/p><p>This practice keeps your Kali Linux environment optimized and reliable for long-term use.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-update-kali-linux-faq\">How to update Kali Linux FAQ<\/h2><div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1732282248861\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why should I update Kali Linux?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Updating Kali Linux ensures your system remains secure, stable, and equipped with the latest features. Regular updates provide important security patches and address vulnerabilities, maintaining optimal performance for security-related tasks.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1732282259710\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">How often should I update Kali Linux?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You should update Kali Linux at least once a week or whenever new updates are released. For critical tasks, check for updates before starting, especially if you&rsquo;ve added new tools or modified system configurations.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1732282267424\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do I check my current Kali Linux version?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">To check your current version, run the <strong>cat \/etc\/os-release<\/strong> command in your terminal. This shows details about your Kali Linux version and release so you can verify if it&rsquo;s up to date.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Updating Kali Linux is important for maintaining a secure and efficient system. As a rolling release operating system, Kali Linux [&#8230;]<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-secondary understrap-read-more-link\" href=\"\/tutorials\/how-to-update-kali-linux\">Read More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":411,"featured_media":117917,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_title":"How to safely update Kali Linux","rank_math_description":"Learn how to update Kali Linux: 1. Check the source file 2. Update package lists 3. Upgrade the system 4. 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