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keyword: SHELL, $SHELL, shell, Shell, bash, zsh, csh
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# `chsh`

`chsh` changes your login shell.

## Common `chsh` usage

If you don't know which shell you're using, type the following command in your terminal:

```bash
echo $SHELL 
```

** Change Shell to Bash **

The output should be `/bin/bash` printed on your screen. If it's not, run the following command:

```bash
chsh -s /bin/bash
```

You should now be in a `bash` shell