You Asked: How Do I Logout of Linux Shell?
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When you use a terminal or if you log in to an Ubuntu system via SSH, you open a shell session. If you want to logout from your session, you simply exit the shell. This is why the exit command is equivalent to log out command in Linux.

How do I get out of shell mode in Linux?

To exit from bash type exit and press ENTER . If your shell prompt is > you may have typed ‘ or ” , to specify a string, as part of a shell command but have not typed another ‘ or ” to close the string. To interrupt the current command press CTRL-C .

How do I logout of terminal?

or just use Ctrl+d to logout. Ctrl+d takes you out of your terminal.

Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

Lead Health, Wellness & Medical Journalist

Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.

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