---
title: "Deploy Kali Linux (ssh)"
description: "Kali linux machine that you can ssh into."
category: "Other"
url: https://railway.com/deploy/kali-linux-ssh
---

# Deploy Kali Linux (ssh)

Kali linux machine that you can ssh into.

**[Deploy Kali Linux (ssh) on Railway](https://railway.com/template/kali-linux-ssh)**

- **Creator:** bx0
- **Category:** Other
- **Total deploys:** 33

## Template content

### Kali Railway (ssh) https://raw.githubusercontent.com/dbx0/kali-railway/refs/heads/main/assets/kali-linux-logo-wikimedia.png

- **Source:** dbx0/kali-railway

## Documentation

# Deploy and Host Kali Linux (ssh) on Railway

Kali Linux is a Debian-based distribution for penetration testing and security auditing with hundreds of pre-installed security tools. This template provides SSH access to a cloud-hosted Kali Linux environment.

## About Hosting Kali Linux (ssh)

Deploys the official Kali Linux rolling Docker image with a configured SSH server. The container automatically creates a user account from environment variables and starts SSH on port 22. Supports persistent storage via volume mounts to `/home`.

## Common Use Cases

- Penetration testing and security auditing
- Learning cybersecurity tools and ethical hacking
- CTF competitions and security research

## Dependencies for Kali Linux (ssh) Hosting

- Official Kali Linux rolling Docker image
- OpenSSH server
- Sudo package

### Deployment Dependencies

- [Kali Linux Official Docker Image](https://hub.docker.com/r/kalilinux/kali-rolling)
- [Railway Volume Mounts Documentation](https://docs.railway.app/guides/volumes)

## Why Deploy Kali Linux (ssh) on Railway?


Railway is a singular platform to deploy your infrastructure stack. Railway will host your infrastructure so you don't have to deal with configuration, while allowing you to vertically and horizontally scale it.

By deploying Kali Linux (ssh) on Railway, you are one step closer to supporting a complete full-stack application with minimal burden. Host your servers, databases, AI agents, and more on Railway.


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