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start shell
Syntax
start shell (csh | sh) <user username>
Release Information
Command introduced before Junos OS Release 7.4.
Command introduced in Junos OS Release 9.0 for EX Series switches.
Command introduced in Junos OS Release 11.1 for the QFX Series.
Description
Exit from the CLI environment and create a UNIX-level shell. To return to the CLI, type exit from the shell.
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Options
csh | — | Create a UNIX C shell. |
sh | — | Create a UNIX Bourne shell. |
user username | — | (Optional) Start the shell as another user. |
Additional Information
When you are in the shell, the shell prompt has the following format:
username@hostname%
An example of the prompt is:
root@host%
Required Privilege Level
shell and maintenance
List of Sample Output
start shell cshOutput Fields
When you enter this command, you are provided feedback on the status of your request.
Sample Output
start shell csh
user@host> start shell csh
%
exit%
username@hostname% start shell sh %
exituser@host>
