Hello, I have an embedded linux device. I can connect to the device and I can upload or download files. No problem with this. But, at first connection, I want to connect to "/" directory instead of "/root". In the device file system, there are files ssh_config and sshd_config under /etc/ssh directory. I think I have to do something with these files but I don't know what.

I don't exactly know what mean "/root" and "/" directories. I think that the real root directory is "/" directory which is empty but when I connect with filezilla, the "/root" directory is the default so I had to go back to / directory everytime.

/ is the very top of the directory. /root is the home directory of the user called "root" who is the ultimate superuser. My username is jdkaye so my home directory is /home/jdkaye
Got it?
jdk

What proctocol are you connecting with? ftp?

sshd & ssh refer to the ssh protocol.

In any case, those would not be the correct file to alter as they deal with how the connection is made, not what directory you login to.

Most likely the program that needs to be adjusted is filezilla as it is making the connection and specifying what directory it wants. I have never used it so I can't help you with that.

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Thank you for your answer. I realized that the protocol was ftp as you said.

At Filezilla's side, remote directory can be adjusted as in the image Habitual posted.

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Since the device supports ssh, I would consider using it if you're ever inclined, especially if you have a basic understanding of the terminal.

Ssh let's you do some pretty amazing stuff all while remaining fully encrypted.

I found a file in /etc directory. File name was passwd. I changed the first line from:

root:x:0:0:root:/root:/bin/sh

to

root:x:0:0:root:/:/bin/sh

then, what I desired happened. I think I changed the home directory of user called root. I don't know if it caused a problem but it was a solution.

Thanks to all for all.