How Do I Change My Linux Account Back to Normal?
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How do I go back from root user to normal user?

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 change to normal user in Linux?

You can switch to a different regular user by using the command su. Example: su John Then put in the password for John and you’ll be switched to the user ‘John’ in the terminal.

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