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Learn how to easily change your macOS default shell from zsh to fish without using the terminal commands. Follow our simple steps to gain access to your preferred shell with ease!
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How to Change Your Default Shell on macOS Without Opening Terminal

If you are new to macOS, you may encounter various challenges while trying to customize your experience, such as changing the default shell. One common issue many users face is mistakenly setting an incorrect shell path, which can lead to warnings and difficulty using terminal applications like iTerm2. This guide addresses how to change your default shell from zsh to fish without opening the terminal, even if you've set the wrong path and are unable to use command-line instructions.

The Problem: Incorrect Shell Path

As an example, consider someone who tried to switch their default shell to fish but accidentally set the path wrong. Instead of typing chsh -s /opt/homebrew/bin/fish, they typed chsh -s /usr/bin/fish. This misconfiguration resulted in an error message from iTerm2 stating:
"A session ended very soon after starting. Check that the command in profile 'Default' is correct."
This issue can prevent access to the terminal and complicate the process of correcting the mistake.

The Solution: Changing the Default Shell

Luckily, you can update your default shell settings through a graphical interface without needing to enter any terminal commands. Here are two ways you can achieve this:

Method 1: Using Terminal Preferences

Although you want to avoid terminal commands, you need to access the Terminal app for initial settings:

Open Terminal App: You may need to do this initially to reach preferences.

Go to Preferences: Click on Terminal in the menu bar and select Preferences.

Navigate to General: In the Preferences window, click on the General tab.

Set Shell Path: Under “Shells open with”, select the option for “Command (complete path)” and input the correct path to your desired shell, such as /opt/homebrew/bin/fish.

Method 2: Using System Preferences

You can also set your default shell via System Preferences:

Open System Preferences: Click on the Apple icon at the top-left corner of the screen, and select System Preferences.

Users & Groups: Click on Users & Groups.

Unlock Settings: Click the lock icon in the bottom left corner and enter your administrator password to make changes.

Access Advanced Options:

Hold the Ctrl key and click on your user account’s name in the left pane.

Select Advanced Options.

Change Default Shell: You can now enter the correct path to your alternative shell in the appropriate field.

Conclusion

By utilizing the graphical interface of macOS, you can change your default shell without needing to rely on the terminal commands that may be causing you issues. Whether through Terminal Preferences or System Preferences, following these steps will help ensure that you have access to the shell you prefer. Remember, always double-check the path you enter to avoid running into similar problems in the future!

Now you can enjoy using your preferred shell with ease, free from the hassle of terminal misconfigurations!