dnscat2
DNS tunnel (metapackage)
protocol-tunnelingRed Team
Toolprotocol-tunnelingredLinuxKali LinuxPlatforms: Linux · Last verified September 6, 2026
This tool is designed to create an encrypted command-and-control (C&C) channel over the DNS protocol, which is an effective tunnel out of almost every network.
Only use this tool against systems you own or are explicitly authorized to test — see the disclaimer.
Getting started
Install on Kali Linux with `sudo apt install dnscat2`. See the official Kali tool page and upstream homepage linked above for full usage and configuration details.
