# How to Import Parrot OS Security and Kali Linux OVA in VirtualBox

1. Download [Parrot Security OVA](https://www.parrotsec.org/download/)
2. Verify [SHA256 checksum](https://www.virtualbox.org/download/hashes/6.1.18/SHA256SUMS)
`shasum -a 256 <file-path>`
3. Open VirtualBox
![01.png](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1614774899725/lxWow0ytt.png)
4. Go to File -> Import Appliance
![image.png](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1649904784092/DJrHZQXgw.png)
5. Appliance Settings
![image.png](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1649904849579/tXRIXgdzs.png)
![04.png](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1614774942841/W6Z51a9SI.png)
6. It will appear on the left side of VirtualBox
![05.png](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1614774962964/U50OkK4uJ.png)
7. Start
![06.png](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1614774975236/dzoC348Qv.png)
8. Do the same for [Kali Linux VirtualBox 64-Bit (OVA)](https://www.offensive-security.com/kali-linux-vm-vmware-virtualbox-image-download/#1572305786534-030ce714-cc3b)

## Errors

1. Failed to open a session for the virtual machine Parrot Security.
![07.png](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1614774989388/Od_fH0ti7.png)
2. Go to Settings -> Port -> USB
- Uncheck Enable USB Controller
![08.png](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1614775001761/W8fgbOviL.png)