How to customize the BASH prompt

Introduction

This article provides the steps to customize the BASH prompt for a user.

Procedure

1. Access the server's command line via SSH or "Terminal" in WHM.
2. Backup the .bashrc file.

   cp -a .bashrc{,.$(date +%s)}

3. Open the user's .bashrc file in your preferred text editor.
4. If the PS1 line doesn't exist, add it.
5. Set the PS1 to the desired value.

   PS1='$text >'

   Please note that "$text >" must be replaced with the desired text for the prompt.

Additional resources

How to change the default shell prompt.