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How to bring ".bashrc" in effect without logging out or Restarting the current session?

rated 0 times [ 3] [ 0] / answers: 1 / hits: 1785 / 1 Year ago, thu, may 4, 2023, 11:15:27

I am basically using .bashrc for adding environment variables. Each time I add a new Environment variable, I have to log out the current session and log in again to bring the changes in effect.

Is there any way where I can add environment variable and continue working without restarting the session ?

[I think I am clear with my question. If more information is needed, please let me know]

Any help is highly appreciated. :)

(Ubuntu 14.04 - 32-bit)

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answered 1 Year ago adedes · Accepted Answer

Try source ~/.bashrc, or . ~/.bashrc. Both are the same in bash, and will update you ENV variables.

Example:

export $FOO=bar

echo $FOO 

bar

echo "FOO=test" >> ~/.bashrc

. ~/.bashrc

echo $FOO 

test