diff --git a/hypr/hyprlock.conf b/hypr/hyprlock.conf
index 1cc4cd8..9b3e092 100644
--- a/hypr/hyprlock.conf
+++ b/hypr/hyprlock.conf
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ general {
 # BACKGROUND
 background {
     monitor =
-    path = $XDG_DATA_HOME/backgrounds/eKxlw8.jpg
+    path = ~/.local/share/backgrounds/eKxlw8.jpg
     blur_passes = 0
     color = $base
 }