diff --git a/.env b/.env
index cee82592..82924936 100644
--- a/.env
+++ b/.env
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ BUILD=false
 PROFILE=all
 
 # system-wise config path (all core, vdp, and model projects must use the same path)
-SYSTEM_CONFIG_PATH=$(HOME)/.config/instill
+SYSTEM_CONFIG_PATH=~/.config/instill
 
 # configuration directory path for docker build
 BUILD_CONFIG_DIR_PATH=.