enable ctrl+alt+F1 virtual consoles in ubuntu gnome

Question

In previous versions of Ubuntu, CtrlAltF1 through F6 opened up virtual consoles. On Ubuntu Gnome 17.04 CtrlAltF1 opens another GUI and the others do nothing. How do I restore the old behavior?

Answer 1

I'm running Kubuntu v16.04 - not the version that you are - but I had to modify /etc/systemd/logind.conf, uncomment NAutoVTs=6 and restart.

Also, check /etc/default/console-setup, the line: ACTIVE_CONSOLES="/dev/tty[1-6]"