How to install Parrot OS 5 Home Edition

Parrot OS 5 is out, and a new Home Edition release comes with it. Home Edition 5 is packed with new stuff, like Pocsuite3, Findmyhash 2.0, version 5.16 of the Linux kernel, and much more. Here’s how to get Parrot OS 5 Home Edition working on your computer.

Where to download Parrot OS 5 Home Edition

Parrot OS 5 Home Edition can be downloaded from the official Parrot Linux website. “Home Edition” is a general-purpose operating system and can be used as such. However, users can still use it for security and pen-testing like traditional Parrot OS.

Go to the website to get your hands on the latest Parrot OS 5 Home Edition ISO. Once there, click on the download button. When you select the “Download” button, the “Home Edition” should be the first edition that appears.

Select the “Download” button to start the Parrot OS 5 Home Edition download process. Alternatively, select the “Torrent” download link. Torrenting Parrot OS helps developers save on bandwidth costs.

How to create a Parrot OS 5 Home Edition bootable USB

You’ll need to create a bootable USB flash drive to install Parrot OS 5 Home Edition on your computer. You need a bootable USB because Parrot is distributed via an ISO file. Thankfully, creating an ISO file is easy, and there are many ways to create a bootable USB installer. In this tutorial, we will use Etcher.

Why Etcher? It is an easy-to-use cross-platform program that functions similarly on Windows, Mac, and Linux. Follow the step-by-step instructions below to create your bootable Parrot OS 5 Home Edition bootable USB.

Find the Flash from file button in the Etcher application, and select it with the mouse. Then, browse for the Parrot OS 5 Home Edition ISO file on your computer and select it with the mouse. When you select this button, Etcher will select Parrot OS 5 to use for the flashing process.
Insert your USB flash drive into the USB port on your computer. Then, click on the Select target button in the Etcher application. Finally, select your USB flash drive to use it with the Etcher application.
Find the Flash! button inside the Etcher application, and select it with the mouse. Upon selecting the button, the USB creation will begin. Be patient, as it could take a while.

When Etcher is done creating your Parrot OS 5 Home Edition bootable USB flash drive, reboot your computer. Then, load into the BIOS. Once inside your BIOS, configure it to boot from the USB.

If you’re having issues setting up USB boot in your computer’s BIOS, you may need to consult the official manual for your system. Your computer manual can be found on your manufacturer’s website or in the box included with your PC.

How to install Parrot OS 5 Home Edition on your PC

Follow the steps below to install Parrot OS 5 Home Edition on your Linux PC.

Once you load the Parrot OS 5 USB, you’ll see the Parrot OS desktop. Look for the “Install Parrot” icon on the desktop and double-click on it with the mouse. Selecting this button will start the installer.
The first thing you’ll see when double-clicking on the “Install Parrot” icon on the desktop is the Parrot OS 5 welcome screen. Read the welcome message, select your language and click the Next button.
After moving through the welcome message, you’ll see the timezone selection menu. Find your location on the map. Once you’ve selected your timezone, click on the “Next” button to move to the next page in the installer.
You must now select your keyboard layout. Find the Keyboard Model drop-down menu and choose your keyboard model (if it isn’t detected automatically.) Then, choose your keyboard layout in the menus below. Select Next when done.
After choosing a keyboard layout, it is time to choose an installation method. Find the Select storage device menu, and choose the hard drive on which you wish to install Parrot OS 5 Home Editon. Then, select either “Erase disk,” “Manual Partitioning,” or another option. Select the Next button to continue.
You’ll need to enter your full name, login username, computer name, and password. Then, select the Next button to move on when done.
With your username configured, you’ll see a summary of everything the Parrot OS 5 installer intends to do. Read through it so you can understand what the installation will entail. When you’ve finished reading everything, find the Install button, and click on it with the mouse. Selecting it will start the installation process.
Upon selecting the Install button, the Parrot OS 5 Home Edition installation tool will begin setting up the operating system. This installation process will take some time to complete, so you’ll need patience. You’ll be prompted to reboot your PC to enjoy the OS when the installation is complete.