diff --git a/t/t1308-config-set.sh b/t/t1308-config-set.sh
index 065d5ebb09..cf716b469f 100755
--- a/t/t1308-config-set.sh
+++ b/t/t1308-config-set.sh
@@ -237,7 +237,7 @@ test_expect_success 'iteration shows correct origins' '
 	key=foo.bar
 	value=from-home
 	origin=file
-	name=$(pwd)/.gitconfig
+	name=$HOME/.gitconfig
 	scope=global
 
 	key=foo.bar