diff --git a/fspd.conf b/fspd.conf
index 206d3ad..97fae1d 100644
--- a/fspd.conf
+++ b/fspd.conf
@@ -46,6 +46,10 @@ permit_passwordless_owners off
 #
 tmpdir /tmp/fsp
 
+# The 'pidlogname command controls where we write the fspd pid
+# This command is required!
+pidlogname /var/run/fspd.pid
+
 # The 'grabcommand' can turn grab command on or off.
 grabcommand on