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'''{{project_name_short}} can be used as a plug-and-play operating system on a USB data stick'''. This is particularly useful for users looking for a portable '''persistent''' <u>or</u> '''live''' operating system.
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= How-to: Install Whonix on USB =
[[File:logo-usb-500x500.png|45px|link=]] Yes, {{project_name_short}} can be used on a USB.

'''1.''' Select a host operating system.

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'''2.''' Install Kicksecure on USB

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'''3.''' Boot Kicksecure from USB.

'''4.''' Open a terminal.

Start Menu → Xfce Terminal

'''5.''' Install Whonix on Kicksecure USB.

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'''7.''' Live mode.

Optional: Kicksecure also comes with the <code>grub-live</code> software package installed by default, which makes it possible to boot the host operating system into [[Live Mode]].

'''8.''' Done.
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'''2.''' [[Host Operating System Selection|Select a suitable host operating system]].

'''3.''' Install it on USB.

There are a number of online guides explaining how to [https://www.debian.org/CD/live/ install Linux on a USB]. These instructions can be followed to create a live {{project_name_short}} USB, with the exception that both a supported virtualizer and {{project_name_short}} must also be installed on the external media.

'''4.''' Install [[Download|{{project_name_short}} on a supported virtualizer]].

'''5.''' Done.
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= Advantages of {{project_name_short}} on USB =

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{{Icon|style=circle|fa-solid fa-shield-halved cs-blue}} '''Better Security''': A higher level of security is achieved by installing the host operating system(s) on a dedicated, ([[Full Disk Encryption|encrypted]]), external disk(s) such as a USB flash drive or others. <ref>
e.g., eSATA or FireWire.

FireWire should generally be avoided:

* https://louwrentius.com/firewire-the-forgotten-security-risk.html
* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IEEE_1394#Security_issues
</ref> In the case of using Dual Boot, using physical external media reduces the risk of malware running on other operating system(s) infecting the host operating system.

{{Icon|style=circle|fa-solid fa-key cs-blue}} '''Can be unplugged and securely stored''': When {{project_name_short}} disk(s) are not in use, they can either be removed or hidden.
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= Related =
If it is actually booting into non-persistent live boot that you're interested in, look into [[Live Mode]].
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= Future =
At this time, {{project_name_short}} does not provide a USB creator / image. This might change in the future. See [[Whonix-Host|Whonix-Host Operating System Live ISO, Whonix-Host Installer]]. Community contributions are most welcome.

= Footnotes =
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