Installation & Setup

Official Download

Download the latest version from portswigger.net/burp/releases. Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Editions

Linux (Kali / apt)

1sudo apt update && sudo apt install burpsuite

Kali Linux includes both Community and Professional editions.

macOS (Homebrew)

1brew install --cask burp-suite

Windows ( executable )

Download the .exe installer from the official site and run it.

1burpsuite_pro.exe

Portable (any OS)

Download the JAR file and run with Java:

1java -jar burpsuite_pro.jar

Step 1: Start Burp Suite

Launch Burp Suite from your applications menu or command line. It starts with the default temporary project.

Step 2: Configure Browser Proxy

1# Firefox: Settings > Network Settings > Manual Proxy Configuration
2HTTP Proxy: 127.0.0.1
3Port: 8080
4Check "Also use this proxy for HTTPS"
5 
6# Or use FoxyProxy extension for quick switching

Step 3: Install Burp CA Certificate

To intercept HTTPS, your browser must trust Burp's CA. Burp generates a self-signed certificate that you must install:

1# Method 1: Navigate to http://burpsuite
2# Click "CA Certificate" to download
3# Firefox: Settings > Privacy > Certificates > View Certificates > Import
4# Check "Trust this CA to identify websites"
5 
6# Method 2: Use the pre-generated cert file
7# 1. Go to http://burpsuite/cert
8# 2. Download the certificate
9# 3. Import into browser/OS certificate store

1. Enable Intercept

In the Proxy tab, ensure "Intercept is on" is highlighted in red.

2. Browse to an HTTP site

Visit http://example.com. The request should appear in Burp's Intercept tab, waiting for your action.

3. Forward the request

Click "Forward" to let the request reach the server. The page loads in your browser.

4. Check HTTP History

Switch to the "HTTP history" tab to see all captured requests, including the one you just forwarded.