How to Change the Default Shell

Prerequisites

Last Updated for InterWorx-CP version 3.0.1

Purpose

This procedure will detail how to change the default shell for an InterWorx-CP shell user. The default shell is the shell that is set for shell users that have SSH login enabled via the Shell Users page.

Procedure - Change the Default Shell

  1. Click on the SiteWorx menu if it is not already expanded.
  2. Click on the ♦    Shell Users item.
  3. You should now be looking at the Shell Account Management controls in the main content area.
  4. Locate the Shell Account Options section.
  5. Select the desired shell, such as /bin/ksh, from the dropdown labeled Default Shell.
  6. Click the Update button.
  7. You will see the following message at the top of the screen: » Default shell changed successfully.

 This will change the default shell for all newly enabled accounts, it will not affect existing enabled shell users.

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