Name

chsh [options] [username] — util-linux

Synopsis

/usr/bin stdin stdout - file -- opt --help --version

The chsh (change shell) command sets your login shell program. Invoked without a username, chsh affects your account; invoked with a username (by root), it affects that user. With no options, chsh will prompt you for the desired information.

$ chsh
Changing shell for smith.
Password: ********
New shell [/bin/bash]: /bin/tcsh

The new shell must be listed in /etc/shells.

Useful options

-s shell

Specify the new shell.

-l

List all permissible shells.

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