You Asked: How Do I Change to Normal User in Linux?
Contents

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.

How do I change from root user to normal user in Linux?

Change user to root account on Linux

To change user to root account, simply run “su” or “su –” without any arguments.

How do I go back to normal root 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.

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.

Share this article
Twitter Facebook Pinterest