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by AustinHook 4163 days ago
".profile - This file is loaded for each new logon session. In order to get it to reload fully, you need to logout and back in."

Just use the dot command in the shell, like if still in your home directory ". .profile" Or if in root, ". ./.profile"

There is no need to log out and in again.