diff --git a/debian/service b/debian/service
index 6ee4771..c44ecb8 100644
--- a/debian/service
+++ b/debian/service
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ After=network.target local-fs.target
 User=uucp
 ExecStart=/usr/bin/gofaxd
 BindPaths=/etc/hylafax:/var/spool/hylafax/etc
+WorkingDirectory=/var/spool/hylafax
 Restart=always
 
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