diff --git a/INSTALL.md b/INSTALL.md
index 1ed8484e29..f7ab93a6e3 100644
--- a/INSTALL.md
+++ b/INSTALL.md
@@ -497,7 +497,7 @@ Before starting the install process, review the [inventory](./installer/inventor
 
 *docker_compose_dir*
 
-> When using docker-compose, the `docker-compose.yml` file will be created there (default `/tmp/awxcompose`).
+> When using docker-compose, the `docker-compose.yml` file will be created there (default `~/.awx/awxcompose`).
 
 *custom_venv_dir*