Linux chsh command
Updated: 05/04/2019 by Computer Hope
On Unix-like operating systems, the chsh command sets a user's login shell, the program which provides the command line. The change takes effect the next time the user logs in.
This page describes the GNU/Linux version of chsh.
Description
chsh accepts the full pathname of any executable file on the system. However, it will issue a warning if the shell is not listed in the /etc/shells file.
It can also be configured to accept only shells listed in this file (unless the user is root). If a shell is not specified, chsh prompts for one to be specified.
Syntax
chsh [-s login_shell] [user]
| -s shell | Sets shell as the login shell. |
| -l, --list-shells | Print the list of shells listed in /etc/shells and exit. |
| -u, --help | Print a usage message and exit. |
| -v, --version | Print version information and exit. |
Examples
chsh -s /bin/bash fred
Set user fred's login shell to /bin/bash.
Related commands
chfn — Change a user's finger information.
usermod — Modify a user's account.
passwd — Change a user's password.