diff --git a/install.sh b/install.sh
index f804f3f..b5ffa78 100755
--- a/install.sh
+++ b/install.sh
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ chmod 755 /usr/local/bin/mysqlbackup
 
 if [ ! -f /root/.my.cnf ]; then
 	echo -n "Enter the root MySQL Password: " && stty -echo && read MYSQL_PASS && echo ""
-	cat <<EOF >> /tmp/.my.cfg
+	cat <<EOF >> /root/.my.cnf
 [client]
 user=root
 password=${MYSQL_PASS}