What if I don't know the original shell?

QuestionsQuestions8 SkillsProUser Account ManagementOct, 22 2025
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If you don't know the original shell of a user, you can check it by looking at the /etc/passwd file. Here’s how to do it:

  1. Use the grep command to find the user entry:

    grep 'joker' /etc/passwd
  2. The output will look something like this:

    joker:x:5001:5001::/home/joker:/bin/bash
  3. The last field (after the last colon) indicates the user's current shell. In this example, it shows /bin/bash.

Once you identify the original shell, you can revert to it using the usermod command as previously described. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask!

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