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How to Access the Kali Container Shell

Here are two reliable methods for getting an interactive shell inside your kali container using Docker Desktop.

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Solution 1: The GUI Method

This method uses the Docker Desktop user interface to open an execution terminal.

1. From the main container list, click the "Open in terminal" icon (>_) for your kali container. This will open the Exec tab.

2. In the input field where you see a # prompt, type the following command and press Enter:

   /bin/bash
   

This executes the bash shell, and you will get a familiar, interactive root@kali:/# prompt directly within the Docker Desktop window.

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Solution 2: The Command-Line Method (Most Reliable)

This approach bypasses the GUI entirely and connects to the container directly from your local terminal.

1. Open your preferred command-line tool (e.g., PowerShell, Windows Terminal, or Terminal on macOS/Linux).

2. Type the following command and press Enter:

   docker exec -it kali /bin/bash
   

This command instructs Docker to execute an interactive terminal (-it) running the /bin/bash shell inside the container named kali. Your terminal prompt will immediately be replaced by the Kali shell prompt.