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How to Customize Your Bash Prompt (PS1) – Complete Linux Tutorial

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How to Customize Your Bash Prompt (PS1) - Complete Linux Tutorial

Learn how to customize your Bash prompt (PS1 variable) in Linux and make your terminal look professional and functional. This complete tutorial shows you how your Bash PS1 prompt works, where to set your custom prompt, and will also point you to a couple of useful generator tools to help you create your own. In addition, you’ll see Jay’s custom bash prompt in action – and even a quick look at how to background processes. If you want to get started with customizing your Bash prompt, this is the video for you!

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*๐Ÿ• Time Codes*
00:00 – Introduction
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03:22 – Where is your Bash PS1 prompt stored?
04:58 – How to Set and Customize Your PS1 Prompt in Bash
09:05 – My prompt, and how it works
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10:50 – Using PS1 Generator Tools to Build Custom Bash Prompts
15:58 – Explaining my bash prompt

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Date: December 23, 2025