How Do I Set Environment Variables in Ubuntu?

How do I change environment variables in Ubuntu?

To permanently add a new environment variable in Ubuntu (tested only in 14.04), use the following steps:

1. Open a terminal (by pressing Ctrl Alt T )
2. sudo -H gedit /etc/environment.
3. Type your password.
4. Edit the text file just opened: …
5. Save it.
6. Once saved, logout and login again.
7. Your required changes are made.

How do I set permanent environment variables in Ubuntu?

1 Answer

1. Open a terminal window with Ctrl + Alt + T .
2. Open the file for editing with gedit ~/.profile.
3. Add the command to the bottom of the file.
4. Save and close gedit.
5. Log out and log in again.