Set folder to open during startup

Question

In Ubuntu 15.04 how can I have a folder open during login? I know how to launch an application, but what about a folder?

Answer 1

You can launch the application nautilus with the command-line arguments being /path/to/folder. The full command is: nautilus /path/to/folder.

1. Open the dash and search for: startup
2. Click Startup Applications
3. Click Add
4. Options
   • Name: Open Folder (or anything else)
   • Command: nautilus /path/to/folder
5. Press Add
6. Reboot the machine