How Do I Change the Default Shell in Linux?
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How do I change my default shell in Linux?

How to Change my default shell

  1. First, find out the available shells on your Linux box, run cat /etc/shells.
  2. Type chsh and press Enter key.
  3. You need to enter the new shell full path. For example, /bin/ksh.
  4. Log in and log out to verify that your shell changed corretly on Linux operating systems.

How do I set Bash as default shell?

Try linux command chsh . The detailed command is chsh -s /bin/bash . It will prompt you to enter your password. Your default login shell is /bin/bash now.

Sophia Al-Mansoor

Sophia Al-Mansoor

Global Business & E-Commerce Reporter

Sophia analyzes international trade, startup ecosystems, retail transformation, and supply chain logistics for modern digital publications.

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