diff --git a/acme-dns.service b/acme-dns.service
index c1309042..6ffdbe58 100644
--- a/acme-dns.service
+++ b/acme-dns.service
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ After=network.target
 User=acme-dns
 Group=acme-dns
 AmbientCapabilities=CAP_NET_BIND_SERVICE
+WorkingDirectory=~
 ExecStart=/usr/local/bin/acme-dns
 Restart=on-failure