sudo apt remove burpsuite -y Head over to the official PortSwigger website and download the Linux installer (JAR file).
java --version If Java isn't installed or is outdated:
sudo mkdir -p /opt/burpsuite sudo mv ~/Downloads/burpsuite_pro_*.jar /opt/burpsuite/ cd /opt/burpsuite Burp Pro requires Java 21+ (Java 23 works well). Check your version: how to install burp suite pro on kali linux
cd ~/Downloads wget https://portswigger-cdn.net/burp/releases/download?product=pro&version=2024.9.1&type=Jar Note: Always check the PortSwigger website for the latest version number. Let's keep things tidy.
[Desktop Entry] Name=Burp Suite Pro Comment=Web Security Testing Tool Exec=/usr/local/bin/burpsuite-pro Icon=/opt/burpsuite/burp_icon.png Terminal=false Type=Application Categories=Web Application;Security; If you want a proper icon, download one: sudo apt remove burpsuite -y Head over to
With Pro, you get automated scanning, rate limiting, the awesome Burp Intruder without throttling, and project persistence.
If you are serious about web application penetration testing, you already know the drill: Burp Suite is the Swiss Army knife. While Kali Linux comes pre-packaged with the Community Edition , the Pro version is a game-changer. Let's keep things tidy
burpsuite-pro A window will appear asking for your license key. Paste the key you received via email from PortSwigger. Activate it on a machine connected to the internet. The license checks in with PortSwigger servers. Step 8: Configure Your Browser (The Final Step) Burp runs on 127.0.0.1:8080 by default. You need to route your traffic through it.