How to change the default shell in Linux?

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How to change the default shell in Linux? Is it even possible? I want to switch to Bash.
May 24 in Linux Administration by Shubham
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1. Change the password file directly for the particular user or use the following command.

chsh -s /usr/local/bin/bash username

2. Log Out.

3. Log back in.

answered May 24 by Upasana
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