Linux Console

Grub Menu

Menu will appear if, during loading Grub:

• if you boot using BIOS, press and hold Shift;
• if you boot using UEFI, press Esc.

For permanent change you’ll need to edit your /etc/default/grub file:

Comment out: # GRUB_HIDDEN_TIMEOUT=0

If that line doesn’t exist, then:

• comment out: # GRUB_TIMEOUT_STYLE=hidden;
• set GRUB_TIMEOUT=2.

To apply the changes: sudo update-grub.

Boot into Console

1. Edit in /etc/default/grub:

# Uncomment to disable graphical terminal (grub-pc only)
GRUB_TERMINAL=console

1. Run a sudo update-grub.

2. Switch systemd target:

   sudo systemctl enable multi-user.target --force
   sudo systemctl set-default multi-user.target
   

3. Reboot your computer: sudo reboot.

Switch Consoles

To switch to a console: Ctrl+Alt+F1…F6.

To switch back: Ctrl+Alt+F7.