diff --git a/irpg.conf b/irpg.conf
index 335ad97..adc9405 100644
--- a/irpg.conf
+++ b/irpg.conf
@@ -135,7 +135,7 @@ statuscmd off
 
 # filename to write our PID to. leave blank or comment out if pidfile is
 # unnecessary to you
-pidfile .irpg.pid
+pidfile irpg.pid
 
 # attempt to reconnect if disconnected?
 reconnect on