Kali Linux Community and Support
Kali, through
BackTrack
, has a diverse and vibrant community including security professionals and enthusiasts alike. Over the years of Kali development (and previously BackTrack) our approach to Kali Linux support has become more focused. While Kali Linux
is
a Penetration Testing Linux distribution,
we do not provide penetration testing support
, or even
tool usage support
, as some might expect. We limit our support to
Kali Linux operating system and packaging issues
and encourage users to search for answers to their penetration testing related issues in better suited support channels. This allows us to focus all our attention on developing Kali Linux and maintaining our high quality development cycle.
To eliminate any doubt or confusion, we have listed below, all of the official links and channels related to the Kali Linux distribution and release.
Any other source outside this list is not official
and should not be trusted to represent Kali Linux.
Kali Linux Website and Blog
You’re already here:
www.kali.org
. This site is our main means of communicating about Kali Linux and updates regarding new releases and features in Kali Linux. This site should also be your only source to download the Kali Linux distribution.
Kali Linux Forums
Should you encounter an issue or situation that isn’t covered in the
official Kali Linux documentation
, there is a very high likelihood that there is a member of the
Kali Linux Forums
knows the answer. We moderate our forums and try to keep discussions related to Kali Linux support. Please check our
forum rules
before posting.
Kali Linux Discord Channel
For those who like to chat, there’s the
Kali Linux & Friends Discord Server
. This is the place for the Kali community to get together and chat in real-time all about Kali Linux.
Kali Linux IRC Channel
For those times when you can’t find what you’re looking for in the documentation or forums, you are welcome to join our Kali Linux IRC channel. The Kali IRC channel is
#kali-linux
, and can be found on
irc.oftc.net
. Please check our
IRC rules
before posting.
Kali Linux Bug Tracker
Found a bug in the Kali operating system? Do your part and report it! We have an active
Kali Linux Bug Tracker
available for community members to report issues they have found. When used and entered correctly, bug reports often get immediate attention by our developers.
Kali Linux Twitter Feed
We may not tweet a whole lot but when we do, it’s important. Any information on releases and new blog posts will be pushed out through our twitter account,
@KaliLinux
. We do not provide active support over Twitter, but it is a convenient medium to have if you need to quickly reach us.
Kali Linux Facebook Page
We have our Kali Linux Facebook page through which we mirror blog posts and Kali release updates. If Facebook is your thing, be sure to check out our
Kali Linux Facebook
page.
Kali Linux RSS Feed
For those users who want to get the latest information on Kali blog posts or releases, our main site has an
RSS feed
available. Subscribing to the RSS feed will ensure you are immediately notified of any news and updates in the world of Kali.