How Do I Change Tty in Linux?
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You can switch between different TTYs by using CTRL+ALT+Fn keys. For example to switch to tty1, we type CTRL+ALT+F1 . This is how tty1 looks in Ubuntu 18.04 LTS server. If your system has no X session, just type Alt+Fn key.

How do I change tty to different?

How to Switch TTY

  1. Press and hold “Ctrl” and “Alt” at the same time.
  2. Press the “F” key corresponding to the TTY you want to switch to. For example, press “F1” to switch to TTY 1 or “F2” to switch to TTY 2.
  3. Return to the graphical desktop environment by pressing “Ctrl,” “Alt” and “F7” at the same time.

How do I use tty in Linux?

You can use function keys Ctrl+Alt with function keys F3 to F6 and have four TTY sessions open if you choose. For example, you could be logged into tty3 and press Ctrl+Alt+F6 to go to tty6. To get back to your graphical desktop environment, press Ctrl+Alt+F2.

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