diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index c1f3589c4..1f7dfb069 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -612,10 +612,10 @@ More info and versions in the [Debian package tracker](https://tracker.debian.or
     docker build --build-arg NPROC=1 -t monero .
 
     # either run in foreground
-    docker run -it -v /monero/chain:/root/.bitmonero -v /monero/wallet:/wallet -p 18080:18080 monero
+    docker run -it -v /monero/chain:/home/monero/.bitmonero -v /monero/wallet:/wallet -p 18080:18080 monero
 
     # or in background
-    docker run -it -d -v /monero/chain:/root/.bitmonero -v /monero/wallet:/wallet -p 18080:18080 monero
+    docker run -it -d -v /monero/chain:/home/monero/.bitmonero -v /monero/wallet:/wallet -p 18080:18080 monero
     ```
 
 * The build needs 3 GB space.