diff --git a/debian/debian_config.py b/debian/debian_config.py
index fc02a3c..64b6ced 100644
--- a/debian/debian_config.py
+++ b/debian/debian_config.py
@@ -21,6 +21,8 @@ VAR_DIR = '/var/lib/%s' % PROJECT_NAME
 # collecstatic destination
 STATIC_ROOT = os.path.join(VAR_DIR, 'collectstatic')
 
+MEDIA_ROOT = os.path.join(VAR_DIR, 'media')
+
 # Browsers may ensure that cookies are only sent under an HTTPS connection
 CSRF_COOKIE_SECURE = True
 SESSION_COOKIE_SECURE = True