To change your default shell, you can use the chsh command or usermod command, depending on your system. Here are the steps for both methods:
Using chsh Command
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Open your terminal.
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Run the following command, replacing
/bin/bashwith your desired shell:chsh -s /bin/bash -
You may need to log out and log back in for the changes to take effect.
Using usermod Command (for Linux)
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Open your terminal.
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Run the following command with superuser privileges, replacing
usernamewith your actual username and/bin/bashwith your desired shell:sudo usermod -s /bin/bash username -
Verify the change by checking your entry in
/etc/passwd:grep -w 'username' /etc/passwd
You should see the new shell at the end of your entry.
