diff --git a/tools/install.sh b/tools/install.sh
index 3ed8584aa..446e7f416 100755
--- a/tools/install.sh
+++ b/tools/install.sh
@@ -95,7 +95,9 @@ setup_shell() {
 		# If this platform provides a "chsh" command (not Cygwin), do it, man!
 		if command_exists chsh; then
 			echo "${BLUE}Time to change your default shell to zsh!${NORMAL}"
-			chsh -s $(grep /zsh$ /etc/shells | tail -1)
+			if ! chsh -s $(grep /zsh$ /etc/shells | tail -1); then
+				echo "Error: chsh command unsuccessful. Change your default shell manually."
+			fi
 		# Else, suggest the user do so manually.
 		else
 			cat <<-EOF