Introduction#
I am using Kali Linux mounted on a virtual machine, but you can test with other versions as well.
Today is my third day of exploring and I have already completed most of the configuration. Although I am not a professional, I have figured things out through my own practice. So, following my steps should be fine. If there are any omissions or errors in my explanations, please feel free to correct me.
Getting Started#
First, let's open the Burp Suite software.
Click "OK," "I accept," "Next," and "Start Burp Suite" to complete the initial configuration.
Proxy Server Settings and Connection#
Once inside the software, find the proxy IP and port information. Then, configure your browser to use this proxy to access websites and enable the functionality of Burp Suite.
I am using the default Firefox browser, so let's go to the settings.
Scroll down to the proxy settings.
Follow the instructions in the image, and delete "localhost, 127.0.0.1" from the "No proxy for" field. Click OK.
Resolving Certificate Issues#
Next, when we try to access a website, we may encounter the following message:
This is because Burp Suite makes the browser feel insecure. To resolve this, we need to install Burp Suite's certificate.
In the browser with the proxy enabled, enter the following URL: http://burp/
Click on "CA certificate" to download the certificate.
After downloading, go to the settings page and add the certificate.
Select both options to trust the certificate, and click OK.
Note:
- If you still can't access the internet, make sure the software is in the following state (since the proxy intercepts requests, enabling it will intercept web traffic, causing web pages to fail to load).
- If you need to modify the original proxy server without running Burp Suite, otherwise you won't be able to connect to the internet.
