diff --git a/roles/automation-integration/defaults/main.yml b/roles/automation-integration/defaults/main.yml
index c7af0e3..c41e867 100644
--- a/roles/automation-integration/defaults/main.yml
+++ b/roles/automation-integration/defaults/main.yml
@@ -1,4 +1,7 @@
 ---
 # automation-integration/defaults/main.yml
 
+# paths
+head_cord_dir: "/opt/cord"
+
 cord_in_a_box: False