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Im trying to setup iterm2 to use bash (as well as zsh).

When I open iterm2 it defaults to zsh.

I am happy with zsh but I would like to add a "bash" iterm2 profile to allow me to open a new tab in bash if so desired.

Is this possible? Please advise - many thanks

danday74
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If your default system is zsh, your Terminal should start with it. To configure iTerm2 with bash you have to open Preferences and change the COMMAND on General tab on your default profile. You have to enter /bin/bash or whatever shell you want.

Sheradil
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This info appears to be stale. As of iTerm2 build 3.4.19 (2023-0515) there isn't a "command" area on the "general" tab. I believe that you can switch shells by creating a new profile, but I'm not sure how.

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As of 2023, the preferences menu has changed. The solution is now:

  • Open Preferences
  • Go to the Profiles tab
  • Go to the General sub-tab
  • Under Command, select "Command" in the drop-down and enter "/bin/bash" (without quotes of course) into the text field.

Restart your iTerm and it will be in a bash shell.

Lisa Cotton
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To change the default shell to bash (not exactly what the OP is asking for, but what brought me to this question), using chsh -s /bin/bash worked for me.

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