How Do I Switch to Shell in Linux?
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How do I switch from bash to shell?

From System Preferences

Hold the Ctrl key, click your user account’s name in the left pane, and select “Advanced Options.” Click the “Login Shell” dropdown box and select “/bin/bash” to use Bash as your default shell or “/bin/zsh” to use Zsh as your default shell. Click “OK” to save your changes.

How do you switch to shell?

To change your shell use the chsh command:

The chsh command changes the login shell of your username. When altering a login shell, the chsh command displays the current login shell and then prompts for the new one.

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.

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