Owl OS Documentation
An important part of any operating system is documentation - the technical manuals that describe the operation and use of programs. As part of our efforts to create a high-quality security-focused operating system, the Owl OS Project is making every effort to provide all users with proper documentation in an easily accessible form.
Get StartedIntroduction
Containing all the basic information about the Owl OS project, its philosophy, features, and how to get involved with the community.
Getting Started with Owl OS
Learn the basics of Owl OS, understand its architecture, and discover why it's the preferred choice for security professionals.
Security Philosophy
Understand the security-first approach of Owl OS, including its hardening measures, privacy features, and threat model.
Community & Contribution
Learn how to contribute to Owl OS, report bugs, request features, and join our growing community of security enthusiasts.
Installation
Learn how to install Owl OS on your physical or virtual machine, create boot devices, and set up various installation scenarios.
Install Owl OS
Complete guide to installing Owl OS (latest version) on your computer with step-by-step instructions and screenshots.
Dual Boot with Windows
Install Owl OS alongside Windows using GRUB bootloader. Includes partitioning guide and troubleshooting tips.
WSL Edition
Installing Owl OS on WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) for seamless integration with your Windows environment.
Manual Partitioning
Advanced guide for manual partitioning of Owl OS using Calamares installer, with encryption and LVM setup.
Raspberry Pi
Install Owl OS on Raspberry Pi devices. Available in all variants offered by Owl OS.
UEFI & Legacy BIOS
Comprehensive guide for installation on both UEFI and Legacy BIOS systems with secure boot considerations.
Virtualization
Create and manage virtual environments with Owl OS for testing purposes or to use it alongside your favorite distributions.
VirtualBox Setup
Complete guide to running Owl OS in VirtualBox with Guest Additions and optimal performance settings.
VMware & ESXi
Deploy Owl OS on VMware Workstation, Fusion, or ESXi with proper drivers and network configuration.
Hyper-V Integration
Running Owl OS on Windows Hyper-V with enhanced session mode and GPU passthrough configuration.
Configuration
Find technical aspects, tips on how to configure software, system management, and performance optimization.
Network Configuration
Configure network interfaces, VPNs, Tor, and other anonymity tools for optimal security and performance.
Security Hardening
Advanced security configurations including firewall setup, intrusion detection, and system auditing.
Performance Tuning
Optimize Owl OS for maximum performance on various hardware configurations and use cases.
Containers
Install Owl OS on your servers or use it as Docker containers for development and deployment scenarios.
Docker Images
Official Owl OS Docker images for both Core and Security editions, with usage examples and best practices.
Server Deployment
Deploy Owl OS on cloud providers, bare metal servers, or as a headless system for remote operations.
USB & Live Mode
Create bootable USB drives with Owl OS, install the OS or try it in live mode without installation.
Creating Bootable USB
Step-by-step guide to create bootable USB drives on Windows, macOS, and Linux using various tools.
Live Mode Guide
Complete guide to using Owl OS in live mode, including persistence setup and data encryption.
Forensic Mode
Using Owl OS in forensic mode for data recovery and analysis without altering the original system.
Tool Documentation
Comprehensive documentation for the 700+ security tools included in Owl OS, with usage examples and best practices.
Penetration Testing Tools
Guides for Metasploit, Nmap, Burp Suite, and other essential penetration testing tools.
Forensics & Analysis
Documentation for Autopsy, Volatility, Wireshark, and other forensic analysis tools.
Development Tools
Guides for Python, C/C++, web development, and reverse engineering tools included in Owl OS.
Troubleshooting
Common issues, solutions, and debugging techniques for Owl OS installation and operation.
Common Issues
Solutions for boot problems, driver issues, network connectivity, and other common problems.
Debugging & Logs
How to read system logs, use debugging tools, and diagnose complex system issues.
Community Support
How to get help from the Owl OS community, report bugs effectively, and contribute solutions.