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🙋How to Change Username on Kali Linux
Step 1: Login as Root 👑
Step 2: Change Username
sudo usermod -l NEW_USERNAME -d /home/NEW_USERNAME -m OLD_USERNAME
Step 3: (Optional) Change Group Name:
sudo groupmod -n NEW_USERNAME OLD_USERNAMEStep 4: Fix Ownership:
sudo chown -R NEW_USERNAME:NEW_USERNAME /home/NEW_USERNAME🖥️How to Change Hostname on Kali Linux
🕒Temporary Change:
sudo hostnamectl set-hostname NEW_HOSTNAME(Won't survive a reboot!!!!)
📁Permanent Change:
Step 1: Edit /etc/hostname:
sudo nano /etc/hostname👀What it looks like in nano
old_hostname🔄Replace old_hostname with NEW_HOSTNAME.
Step 2: Edit /etc/hosts
sudo nano /etc/hosts👀What to update:
127.0.0.1 localhost
127.0.1.1 old_hostname🔄Change old_hostname → NEW_HOSTNAME.
Step 3: Reboot
sudo reboot🔍 Check Changes
Username:
whoami🙋Hostname:
hostnamectl🖥️
You're good to go! 🎉
