diff --git a/tasks/install.yml b/tasks/install.yml
index 7b81840..46ae823 100644
--- a/tasks/install.yml
+++ b/tasks/install.yml
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@
     shell: /usr/sbin/nologin
     system: True
     createhome: False
-    home: /
+    home: "{{ promtail_install_dir }}"
   when: promtail_system_user != "root"
 
 - name: Ensure /usr/local/bin exists