How to Install and Use Anonsurf on Kali Linux (Step-by-Step Guide)

If you’ve ever wondered how to install Anonsurf on Kali Linux, you’re in the right place. It’s one of those tools that quietly routes all your internet traffic through the Tor network, hiding your real IP and keeping your activity off the radar.

I’ve used Anonsurf many times on Kali it’s lightweight, easy to set up, and does exactly what it promises. In this quick guide, I’ll show you how to install it properly and get it running without breaking a sweat.

Requirements:

1. You’ll need Kali Linux already installed either on your local machine or a VPS. Just make sure the setup lets you install and run Anonsurf without restrictions.
2. A stable internet connection is a must Tor won’t do much if your connection keeps dropping.

Step 1: Update and Upgrade Kali Linux

Before diving in, let’s make sure your Kali Linux is up to date it saves a lot of random errors later.

Open your terminal and run these two commands:

sudo apt update

sudo apt upgrade

Let it do its thing. This just pulls the newest packages and security patches so the Anonsurf install goes smoothly later on.

Step 2: Download Anonsurf

Alright, next part’s simple. Just open your browser and go to the official Anonsurf GitHub page you’ll see all the releases listed there.

Hit the “Code” button, then choose “Download ZIP.” That’ll pull the latest version down to your system.

Once it’s finished, unzip it somewhere you’ll remember. Personally, I usually just toss it in the Downloads folder so I don’t have to hunt for it later. We’ll use those files in the next step when setting up Anonsurf on Kali Linux.

Step 3: Install Anonsurf

Alright, let’s get Anonsurf installed.

Pop open your terminal and jump into the folder where you unpacked it.

If you dropped it in Downloads, run:

cd Downloads/Anonsurf

Once you’re inside, make the installer script executable otherwise it’ll just complain and refuse to run:

chmod +x installer.sh

Now start the actual install:

sudo ./installer.sh

You’ll see a few lines flying by while it sets things up. Nothing fancy just read whatever it prints and hit Enter when it asks for confirmation.

It doesn’t take long, maybe a minute or so.

When that’s done, you’re good to go. Anonsurf’s installed on your Kali Linux system and ready for action.

Step 4: Launch Anonsurf on Kali Linux

Okay time to fire it up.

Open a terminal and type:

sudo anonsurf start

Give it a moment. You’ll probably see a couple of lines scroll by while it hooks into the Tor network (that’s normal nothing to freak out about).

If it looks stuck for more than, say, 20–30 seconds, try running the command again or check your connection.

Once it’s up, your traffic quietly goes through Tor and your real IP won’t show up anymore.

Yes things can feel a bit sluggish sometimes. Tor’s routing adds latency, so don’t panic if a page takes a little longer to load.

Want to peek at what’s happening? Run:

sudo anonsurf status

Done for now? Back to normal with:

sudo anonsurf stop

That’s all. Simple, no drama Anonsurf’s doing its thing and you’re browsing with an extra layer of privacy.

Step 5: Using Anonsurf

1. Once you’ve got Anonsurf running, you’ll mostly be using a handful of simple commands. Nothing complicated just the usual stuff to start, stop, or check what’s going on.

To kick things off, start the service:

sudo anonsurf start

That tells Anonsurf to push all your traffic through Tor. When you’re done and want to go back to normal browsing, just stop it:

sudo anonsurf stop

Need a fresh Tor identity? Easy:

sudo anonsurf change

You can also check if it’s actually running:

sudo anonsurf status

And if you want to be sure your IP’s hidden, give this one a go:

sudo anonsurf check

2. Sometimes I like to run specific apps straight through Anonsurf for example:

sudo anonsurf firefox

That’ll launch Firefox with Anonsurf’s privacy layer on top. Pretty handy if you just want to poke around the web without leaving much of a trace.

Conclusion

And there you go Anonsurf’s finally running on your Kali Linux box. Feels good when it all just clicks, right? From now on, everything you do online moves through Tor, so you’ve got that extra bit of privacy going for you.

Just a small note though stay smart about it. Tools like this are for keeping your data safe, not crossing lines. Use it right, stay private, and keep things clean.