Setting WSL 2 Start Folder in Windows Terminal - gecko-8/devwiki GitHub Wiki

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These steps will show you how to set your WSL 2 start location to the home directory (~) but can be adjusted for any location.

1. Open your WSL 2 shell.
2. Type the following command to go to your home directory.

   cd ~
   

3. Type the following command to get the path of your home folder:

   pwd
   

4. Open Windows Terminal and open Settings.
5. In your WSL 2 settings under profiles/list, find the WSL 2 profile.
6. Note the name of the profile (e.g. Ubuntu-20.04).
7. Add a line in the profile like this:

   "startingDirectory": "//wsl$/<profile name>/home/<your username>"
   

8. Save the settings and restart Windows Terminal. You're WSL 2 should now open at the ~ folder.