diff --git a/dev/rucio.cfg b/dev/rucio.cfg
index 265695d..c048add 100644
--- a/dev/rucio.cfg
+++ b/dev/rucio.cfg
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ userpass_pwd = secret
 userpass_email = rucio-dev@cern.ch
 
 # Default development client certificate from /opt/rucio/etc/usercert.pem
-x509_identity = /CN=Rucio User
+x509_identity = CN=Rucio User
 x509_email = rucio-dev@cern.ch
 
 # Default Kerberos account