diff --git a/signalk/config.json b/signalk/config.json
index d12c14ae3..32891840e 100644
--- a/signalk/config.json
+++ b/signalk/config.json
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@
   "codenotary": "alexandrep.github@gmail.com",
   "description": "An implementation of a Signal K central server for boats",
   "environment": {
+    "HOME": "/config",
     "PORT": "3000",
     "SSLPORT": "3443",
     "NMEA0183PORT": "10110",