Burp Suite: First 5 Things Every Beginner Should Do
Just installed Burp Suite? Here’s what to do first.
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Step 1: Set Up Proxy
Configure browser to use 127.0.0.1:8080
Step 2: Install CA Certificate
Navigate to http://burp and download the certificate.
Import into browser for HTTPS to work.
Step 3: Turn Off Interception
Go to Proxy, Intercept tab. Click to turn off.
Use HTTP History tab instead.
Step 4: Learn Shortcuts
- Ctrl+R – Send to Repeater
- Ctrl+I – Send to Intruder
- Ctrl+F – Find text
Step 5: Practice
Use PortSwigger Web Security Academy (free).
Bottom Line
These five steps will be muscle memory within a week.
