How do I change the root directory for jupyter lab when using google cloud compute's Deep Learning VM?

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I have successfully set up a GCP instance from the "Deep Learning Virtual Machine Image" as directed by the documentation. I have an ipython notebook file in the following path:

/home/myname/my-notebook.ipynb

When I go to http://localhost:8080/ on my web browser, the jupyter UI shows fine, but the only directory that I can access is /opt/deeplearning/workspace/tutorials.

I have tried using file > "Open From Path...", but the UI says that the file is not found.

How do I access a notebook that I am storing in /home/myname/?

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Can you softlink your home directory from the directory that's mapped as the home directory of Jupyter?

i.e. ssh to the machine and do:

ln -s  /home/myname  /opt/deeplearning/workspace/tutorials/

Then, your notebooks should show up in Jupyter as 'myname' directory.

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