How to install bash shell in Alpine Linux

By default, Alpine Linux uses the Ash shell, which is a lightweight and efficient shell. However, if you prefer to use the Bash shell, you can install it by running the following command:

apk add bash

This will download and install the Bash shell package from the Alpine Linux package repository.

After installation, you can start a Bash shell by running the following command:

bash

To make Bash the default shell for your user, you can run the following command:

chsh -s /bin/bash

You will be prompted for your password, and the default shell for your user will be changed to Bash the next time you log in.

Leave a Comment