diff --git a/updater.py b/updater.py
index d484ea4..7fb966b 100644
--- a/updater.py
+++ b/updater.py
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ import psycopg2
 import os
 from dotenv import load_dotenv
 
-load_dotenv()
+load_dotenv(dotenv_path="./.env")
 
 conn = psycopg2.connect(
     host=os.getenv('DB_HOST'),