diff --git a/backend/email_service.py b/backend/email_service.py
index ca411cd..4f047d1 100644
--- a/backend/email_service.py
+++ b/backend/email_service.py
@@ -12,8 +12,7 @@ from dotenv import load_dotenv
 
 load_dotenv()
 
-
-DB_NAME = Path(__file__).parent / "database" / "calendar.db"
+DB_NAME = Path(__file__).parent.parent / "database" / "calendar.db"
 
 
 def get_connection():