# Installation

![](https://i.imgur.com/4prSZg1.png)

We will be installing Nessus on a Local Kali VM.

Other OS's **will not** be covered in this walkthrough, in which case the official installation guide can be found below. 

&#x20;<https://docs.tenable.com/nessus/Content/GettingStarted.htm><br>

### **Step #1**

![](https://i.imgur.com/n1UJHEc.png)

Goto <https://www.tenable.com/products/nessus/nessus-essentials> and register an account.

**You will need to do this for an activation code.**&#x20;

### **Step #2**<br>

![](https://i.imgur.com/u8Z43q6.png)

We will then download the Nessus-#.##.#-debian6\_**amd64.**&#x64;eb file

Save it to your **/Downloads/** folder&#x20;

### Step #3<br>

In the terminal we will navigate to that folder and run the following command:<br>

sudo dpkg -i **package\_file.deb**

Remember to replace package\_file.deb with the file name you downloaded.

![](https://i.imgur.com/xsqGWYv.png)

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### Step #4<br>

We will now start the Nessus Service with the command:<br>

**sudo /bin/systemctl start nessusd.service**

![](https://i.imgur.com/uFin9YC.png)&#x20;

### Step #5<br>

Open up Firefox and goto the following URL:<br>

[https://localhost:8834/](http://localhost:8834/)&#x20;

You may be prompted with a security risk alert.

Click **Advanced...** -> **Accept the Risk and Continue**

![](https://i.imgur.com/vQ0MSgB.png)&#x20;

### Step #6

Next, we will set up the scanner.\
Select the option **Nessus Essentials**\
![](https://i.imgur.com/rTQrbSZ.png)\
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Clicking the **Skip** button will bring us to a page, which we will input that code we got in the email from Nessus. \
![](https://i.imgur.com/cuDgCos.png)&#x20;

### Step #7

Fill out the **Username** and **Password** fields. Make sure to use a strong password!\
![](https://i.imgur.com/FVwzPP0.png)&#x20;

### Step #8<br>

Nessus will now install the **plugins** required for it to function.

![](https://i.imgur.com/TxiOPjJ.png)

This will take some time, which will depend on your internet connection and the hardware attached to your VM.

If the progress bar appears to be **not moving**, it means you do not have **enough space** on the VM to install.  &#x20;

### **Step #9**

**Log in** with the account credentials you made earlier. \
![](https://i.imgur.com/psaFGAX.png)&#x20;

### Step #10

You have now successfully installed **Nessus**!\
![](https://i.imgur.com/uyXRsRd.png) <br>


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