

In a terminal window, browse to the folder where you downloaded the installer (most likely the Downloads folder) and make the downloaded file executable: sudo chmod +x dropbox_2020.03.04_b
#Install dropbox install#
You shouldn’t need it if you are using the latest version of Kali but just in case, verify you have Python 3 installed: sudo apt install python3-gpg Installing Dropbox on Kali Make sure you have all the packges installed that Dropbox will required by running the following: sudo apt-get update Kali is based upon Debian so download the Debian install to your Kali box from the Dropbox website:

In 2018, Dropbox dropped support for any filesystems on Linux other than EXT4 so if you are using anything other than this, you’re out of luck Download the Debian installer This means I can still transfer files easily but should my primary account be compromised, no files other than those in my Kali-only-Dropbox account are exposed (and these are just notes on my training). I have a couple of free Dropbox accounts that share a folder from the root with my main account. Remember even when using a reputable service like HackTheBox for ethical hacking, you are still VPNing in to a network of hackers-in-training. I highly recommend not using you primary Dropbox account on Kali. Ok so there’s a few things to know first: Get a second Dropbox Account I’ve always found installing Dropbox on Kali linux a bit hit-and-miss but the more recent distributions of Kali linux seem to handle it a bit better so I thought I’d write a quite guide now its become a more predictable process. UPDATED Jan 2021: A few tweaks required for Kali 2020.4 distribution
