diff --git a/backup_new.sh b/backup_new.sh
index dac9f25..5a6a43d 100755
--- a/backup_new.sh
+++ b/backup_new.sh
@@ -156,7 +156,7 @@ while [ $# -gt 0 ]; do
         -w|--webroot)
             # path to webroot (copy 503)
             if [ -n "$2" ]; then
-                if [ -f "$2" ]; then
+                if [ -d "$2" ]; then
                     webroot="${2%/}"
                     shift
                 else