Use template at root directory using Template Route Manager

Question

I use EE 2.10.1 and the Template Route Manager to show a specific template at the root of my site (e.g. http://www.example.com/).

My setup in the Template Route Manager resembles the screenshot:

I can open /project, /imprint a.s.o., but if I open the root / URL the template is not shown, but just an empty page.

If possible, I don't want to use the Pages modul to achieve that, as this is the only static page I have and it is hardcoded.

How can I assign a template to the root of a page by using Template Route Manager?

Answer 1

I don't think you can. You also don't need to do that. The template file you are wanting to be your homepage is already called index.

http://www.ee2docs.com/cp/design/templates/new_template_group.html#default-home-page

Set your site template group as your default template group via this setting, and it automatically will make site/index your root.