3 Ways to Change a Users Default Shell in Linux

3 Ways to Change a Users Default Shell in Linux

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Dec 13, 2023

In this guide, we will explore the process of changing a user’s default shell in Linux. The shell is a program that accepts and interprets commands; there are several open-source shells such as bash, sh, ksh, zsh, fish, and many other lesser-known shells available on Linux.

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