diff --git a/cmd/root.go b/cmd/root.go
index 356906a..abe7d77 100644
--- a/cmd/root.go
+++ b/cmd/root.go
@@ -163,7 +163,7 @@ func init() {
 }
 
 func initConfig() {
-	if cfgDir != "" {
+	if cfgDir == "" {
 		cfgDir = "/etc/wireguard"
 	}