How to set default local and remote directories for a particular connection in the FileZilla FTP application:
- Go to File → Site Manager...
- Choose a connection to edit or create a new one.
- After entering the connection details, switch to the Advanced tab.
- Enter the default local and remote directories under Default local directory and Default remote directory, respectively. You can browse for the local one, but you will need to type in the full path of the remote directory.
- Click OK.
- When you connect to this site, the custom default directories will automatically be opened for the local and remote sites.