Configuration
The raspi-config Tool
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raspi-config is the Raspberry Pi configuration tool originally written by Alex Bradbury. To open the configuration tool, type the following on the command line:
sudo raspi-config
The sudo is required because you will be changing files that you do not own as the pi user.
| NOTE | If you are using the Raspberry Pi desktop then you can use the graphical Raspberry Pi Configuration application from the Preferences menu to configure your Raspberry Pi. |
You should then see a blue screen with options in a grey box:
| NOTE | The menu shown may differ slightly. |
Use the up and down arrow keys to move the highlighted selection between the options available. Pressing the right arrow key will jump out of the Options menu and take you to the <Select> and <Finish> buttons. Pressing left will take you back to the options. Alternatively, you can use the Tab key to switch between these.
Generally speaking, raspi-config aims to provide the functionality to make the most common configuration changes. This may result in automated edits to /boot/config.txt and various standard Linux configuration files. Some options require a reboot to take effect. If you changed any of those, raspi-config will ask if you wish to reboot now when you select the <Finish> button.
| NOTE | In long lists of option values (like the list of timezone cities), you can also type a letter to skip to that section of the list. For example, entering L will skip you to Lisbon, just two options away from London, to save you scrolling all the way through the alphabet. |
List of Options
| NOTE | Due to the continual development of the raspi-config tool, the list of options below may not be completely up to date. Also please be aware that different models of Raspberry Pi may have different options available. |
System Options
The system options submenu allows you to make configuration changes to various parts of the boot, login and networking process, along with some other system level changes.
https://www.raspberrypi.com/documentation/computers/configuration.html