Looking for Kioptrix_Level_1.rar? If an old download link brought you here, use the VulnHub mirror listed below to find the Level 1 virtual machine.
Download Kioptrix Level 1 — VulnHub Mirror
View the VulnHub release page and file details
The download is hosted externally by VulnHub. If the direct link does not respond, open the release page and check its available download options.
Check That You Have the Right File
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Challenge | Kioptrix: Level 1 (#1) |
| Archive filename | Kioptrix_Level_1.rar |
| Listed download size | 186 MB |
| VM format | VMware |
| Guest operating system | Linux |
| Network addressing | DHCP enabled |
These details come from the VulnHub Level 1 listing. Check that listing when comparing your download.
Looking for KVM3.rar instead? That is a different challenge: Kioptrix Level 1.2 (#3), often called Level 3.
Before You Start
Kioptrix is an intentionally vulnerable practice machine. Run it only in a lab you control, separated from your everyday devices and public networks.
Prepare:
- A virtualization application compatible with the supplied VMware files.
- An archive utility that can extract
.rarfiles. - A separate testing VM, such as Kali Linux.
- An isolated virtual network for the two machines.
Avoid bridged networking for the vulnerable VM. An internal virtual network can keep the lab between VMs; host-only networking also allows communication with the host. Neither should be treated as a substitute for checking the actual network configuration.
Read VulnHub’s guidance on protecting yourself and your network before powering on an unfamiliar VM.
Set Up Your Lab
1. Download and Extract the Archive
Download Kioptrix_Level_1.rar, then extract its contents into a dedicated folder. Keep the extracted files together so the VM configuration can locate its virtual disks.
If extraction fails, check whether the download completed before changing any VM settings.
2. Open the Virtual Machine
Use your virtualization application’s option to open an existing virtual machine. With compatible VMware software, select the extracted .vmx configuration file.
This is a prebuilt virtual machine, not an operating-system installer ISO.
3. Configure Networking Before Booting
Connect Kioptrix and your testing VM to the same isolated virtual network. Check that neither machine has an extra adapter unintentionally connecting the lab to another network.
Kioptrix’s release listing specifies DHCP. Your isolated network therefore needs a suitable DHCP service if you expect the machine to receive an address automatically.
4. Start the Machines and Check Connectivity
Boot both VMs. Confirm that the testing VM has an address on the intended lab network, then identify the address assigned to Kioptrix.
Do not copy an IP address from someone else’s walkthrough: your lab may use a different address range.
5. Save a Clean Starting Point
If your virtualization software supports snapshots, take one before beginning the challenge. Otherwise, keep an untouched copy of the extracted VM so you can start again without downloading it repeatedly.
Having Trouble?
| Problem | What to check first |
|---|---|
| The download does not start | Open the VulnHub release page and try its listed mirror. |
| The archive will not extract | Check for an incomplete download and confirm your extraction tool supports RAR. |
| The VM reports a missing disk | Confirm all archive contents were extracted and kept together. |
| Kioptrix does not receive an IP address | Check the virtual adapter connection and DHCP availability on the isolated network. |
| Kali cannot find Kioptrix | Confirm both VMs use the same virtual network and compatible IP ranges. |
| The VM reports a compatibility error | Record the exact error and check your virtualization application’s support for this older VM format. |
Avoid switching to bridged networking just to make discovery work. Resolve the lab’s adapter and addressing settings while keeping it isolated.
What to Read Next
Once the machine is running, choose the guide that matches your next step:
- Essential Kali Linux Tools for Kioptrix — Explore tools for your practice sessions.
- Kioptrix Labs Guide — Get an overview of the lab series and how to approach it.
- Level 1 community walkthroughs on VulnHub — Consult the release page’s walkthrough section when you want help. These links may reveal complete solutions.
For a first attempt, keep a short record of what you observe, what you try, and what changes. That gives you something useful to compare with a walkthrough later.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did an old download link bring me here?
Older tutorials and resource lists may point directly to /dlvm/Kioptrix_Level_1.rar. This page provides a route to the externally hosted download, along with setup guidance and related learning resources.
Is the download hosted on this website?
No. The download button links to the mirror listed by VulnHub. Its availability depends on the external host.
Does this page include the solution?
No. This page covers downloading the VM and preparing your lab. Full walkthroughs are linked separately so you can choose when to consult them.
Can I use this as a normal Linux computer?
It is intended as a vulnerable training target. Keep personal files, passwords, and everyday browsing out of the VM, and use it only within your isolated practice environment.
Ready to begin? Get the Level 1 archive from the VulnHub mirror, then return here for the setup steps.