In this article we will provide you bash script code for getting input from terminal. We will use read command to read the value provided by user.
Code Example –
1. Reading input –
#!/bin/bash echo "Enter your name: " read -r name echo "Your name: $name" # Output: # Enter your name: Akash Mittal # Your name: Akash Mittal
2. Showing input prompt –
#!/bin/bash read -p 'Username: ' username echo "Your Username: $username" # Output: # Username: akku # Your Username: akku
3. Silent input prompt – Then entered value will not be visible. Best for asking passwords.
#!/bin/bash read -sp 'Password: ' password echo "Your Password: $password" # Output: # Password: # Your Password: my_secure_pass