diff --git a/scripts/install b/scripts/install
index 56e6685..aa37bd1 100644
--- a/scripts/install
+++ b/scripts/install
@@ -125,7 +125,7 @@ ynh_add_nginx_config
 ynh_print_info --message="Configuring system user..."
 
 # Create a system user
-ynh_system_user_create --username=$app
+ynh_system_user_create --username=$app --home_dir=$final_path
 
 #=================================================
 # SPECIFIC SETUP
diff --git a/scripts/restore b/scripts/restore
index 36f36e5..927db52 100644
--- a/scripts/restore
+++ b/scripts/restore
@@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ ynh_restore_file --origin_path="$final_path"
 ynh_print_info --message="Recreating the dedicated system user..."
 
 # Create the dedicated user (if not existing)
-ynh_system_user_create --username=$app
+ynh_system_user_create --username=$app --home_dir=$final_path
 
 #=================================================
 # RESTORE USER RIGHTS