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raspi-config

Using raspi-config makes it very convenient to configure some common settings for the Raspberry Pi system. Below are some commonly used configurations.

sudo raspi-config

System Settings

Setting Up WIFI

::: tip This configuration only works for users using dhcpcd, it is ineffective for Network Manager !!!:::

1 System options -> S1 Wireless LAN

If the country has not been set, a prompt will appear to select the country. Here, choose the country code for China: CN

Enter the SSID, which is the WiFi username, and then enter the PASSWORD, which is the WiFi password.

Changing Password

1 System options -> S3 Password

Change the user password.

Changing HOSTNAME

1 System options -> S4 Hostname

You can directly modify the Hostname here, and it will take effect after saving and rebooting.

Interface Settings

Enabling SSH

3 Interface Options -> I2 SSH Select yes to enable SSH.

Enabling VNC

3 Interface Options -> I3 VNC Select yes to enable VNC.

Enabling SPI

3 Interface Options -> I4 SPI Select yes to enable SPI.

Enabling I2C

3 Interface Options -> I5 I2C Select yes to enable I2C.

Enabling Debug Serial Port

3 Interface Options -> I6 Serial Port Select no and then select yes to enable the debug serial port.

Regional Personalization Configuration

Setting Timezone

The default is Standard International Time; domestic time needs to be modified.

5 Localisation Options -> L2 Timezone Select Asia and then select shanghai or another domestic city. After setting, save and exit, and the time will be adjusted to Beijing time.

Changing Keyboard Layout

5 Localisation Options -> L3 Keyboard Choose American or Chinese keyboard layout in the keyboard settings, save to take effect.

Advanced Settings

Setting Proxy

6 Advanced Options -> A5 Network Proxy Settings Then select the required proxy.

Setting Boot Method

6 Advanced Options -> A6 Boot Order You can set the boot method.

B1 SD Card Boot Boot from SD Card if available, otherwise boot from USBB1 defaults to booting from SD card.B2 USB Boot Boot from USB if available, otherwise boot from SD CardB2 defaults to booting from USB.B3 Network Boot Boot from network if SD card boot failsB3 defaults to booting from the network.

Setting BOOTLOADER Version

6 Advanced Options -> A7 Bootloader Version Two Bootloader versions are available: the latest version and the factory version.