{{Header}} {{hide_all_banners}} {{title|title= Installation of {{project_name_long}} on a USB }} {{#seo: |description=Yes, {{project_name_short}} can be installed on a USB. Here's how. |image=usb_installation.jpg }} [[image:usb_installation.jpg|thumb]] {{live}} {{intro| '''{{project_name_short}} can be used as a plug-and-play operating system on a USB data stick'''. This is particularly interesting for users looking for a portable '''persistent''' or '''live''' operating system. }} == Current Situation == [[File:logo-usb-500x500.png|45px|link=]] Yes, {{project_name_short}} can be used on a USB. # [[Host Operating System Selection|Select a suitable host operating system]]. # Install it on USB. # Install a [[Download|supported virtualizer]]. # Finally install {{project_name_short}}. At this time, {{project_name_short}} does not provide a USB creator / image. 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. If it is actually booting into non-persistent live boot is what you're interested in, look into [[Live Mode]]. {{live}} Specifically useful as a host operating system on USB is {{Archive_link |url=https://www.kicksecure.com |onion=http://w5j6stm77zs6652pgsij4awcjeel3eco7kvipheu6mtr623eyyehj4yd.onion |text={{Kicksecure}} }} which comes with the grub-live software package installed by default, which makes it possible to boot the host operating system into [[Live Mode]]. == Advantages == A higher level of security is attained by installing the host operating system(s) required for {{project_name_short}} on a dedicated, ([[Full Disk Encryption|encrypted]]), external disk(s) like a USB flash drive, FireWire or eSATA device: * Using external media reduces the risk of other operating system(s) infecting the {{project_name_short}} host operating system. * When {{project_name_short}} disk(s) are not in use, they can either be removed or hidden. * Optional [[Live Mode]]. == Related == * [[Live Mode]] * [[Live_Mode|Live Mode: Boot your existing, installed Debian Host into Live Mode with GRUB LIVE]] == Future == [[Whonix-Host|Whonix-Host Operating System Live ISO, Whonix-Host Installer]]. Community contributions are most welcome. {{reflist|close=1}} {{Footer}} [[Category:Documentation]]