How to update my account to use zsh?

How do I run 'chsh -s /bin/zsh'

MacBook Pro with Touch Bar

Posted on Apr 10, 2022 1:33 PM

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Posted on Apr 11, 2022 6:25 AM

LadyRider717 wrote:

How do I run 'chsh -s /bin/zsh'



from the Terminal.app


To see your current Shell copy and paste:

echo $SHELL


use your enter/return key to proceed



to see all Shells available to you. copy and paste:

cat /etc/shells



To change your current shell to the new 'default' zsh from your Terminal app you copy and paste :

chsh -s /bin/zsh




Use zsh as the default shell on your Mac

Use zsh as the default shell on your Mac - Apple Support


Terminal User Guide for Mac - Apple Support

Terminal User Guide for Mac - Apple Support (JO)




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Apr 11, 2022 6:25 AM in response to LadyRider717

LadyRider717 wrote:

How do I run 'chsh -s /bin/zsh'



from the Terminal.app


To see your current Shell copy and paste:

echo $SHELL


use your enter/return key to proceed



to see all Shells available to you. copy and paste:

cat /etc/shells



To change your current shell to the new 'default' zsh from your Terminal app you copy and paste :

chsh -s /bin/zsh




Use zsh as the default shell on your Mac

Use zsh as the default shell on your Mac - Apple Support


Terminal User Guide for Mac - Apple Support

Terminal User Guide for Mac - Apple Support (JO)




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