Frequent Question: How Do I Change from Root to Normal in Linux?
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How do I go back to normal user from root in Linux?

You should be able to switch to root at a terminal using the ‘su -‘ command, and then entering the root password. You can drop back down to your normal user by typing “exit” at the same terminal.

How do I get out of root in Linux?

in terminal. Or you can simply press CTRL + D . Just type exit and you will leave the root shell and get a shell of your previous user.

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