diff --git a/docs/start/getting-started.md b/docs/start/getting-started.md
index 94256ecd58e4..8fe11c257e6d 100644
--- a/docs/start/getting-started.md
+++ b/docs/start/getting-started.md
@@ -106,7 +106,7 @@ Then set:
   "gateway": {
     "controlUi": {
       "enabled": true,
-      "root": "~/.openclaw/control-ui-custom"
+      "root": "${HOME}/.openclaw/control-ui-custom"
     }
   }
 }