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IdentiKey Manager - Choose or Change Unix Shell

Use this tutorial to choose or change your Unix Shell using IdentiKey Manager.

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Step

Go to the IdentiKey Manager website (https://identikey.colorado.edu/) and select Choose My Unix Shell

Step

Log in to CU Boulder's Federated Identity Service with your IdentiKey username and password.

Please note: You may be prompted by Duo if you are enrolled in multi-factor authentication.

Screenshot of Federated Identity log in page
Screenshot of Federated Identity log in page
Screenshot of Federated Identity log in page

Step

Select your new Unix shell from the dropdown menu. Options include: 

  • /bin/bash
  • /bin/csh
  • /bin/ksh
  • /bin/sh
  • /bin/tcsh
  • /bin/zsh
  • /usr/bin/fish
  • /usr/bin/tmux

Click Save to implement the change.

Step

A success message will appear confirming the change. Click Sign Out to exit the Identity Manager.