How can I make environment variables permanent in Linux?

How can I make environment variables permanent in Linux?

You can make environment variables permanent by adding them to your shell's configuration file, like ~/.bashrc or ~/.bash_profile.

What if I'm using a different shell, like zsh?

For zsh, you would add the variables to your ~/.zshrc file instead.

Do I need to restart the terminal after making changes?

Yes, you should either restart the terminal or run source ~/.bashrc or source ~/.zshrc to apply the changes.

Can I set environment variables for a specific user?

Yes, you can set them in the user's home directory configuration files, which will only affect that user.