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Is it possible to upgrade OS X's default zsh version to 5.0? How do I make that my login shell? When I go to login options, I don't see zsh 5.0 as an option.

Does this mean I have to manually enter the path like /usr/local/zsh?




It's /usr/local/bin/zsh. You have to add that path to /etc/shells before chsh will let you set it as a login shell. Happy zshing!


Thank you, this works!


% chsh yourusername


Don't you mean `chsh -s /bin/zsh` ?


That works, too. But my way allows you to set your office number in the Gecos field!




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