diff --git a/nginx.conf.sigil b/nginx.conf.sigil
index a2298880..bb9a700f 100644
--- a/nginx.conf.sigil
+++ b/nginx.conf.sigil
@@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ server {
 
     # Custom location block for /upload
     location /upload/ {
-        proxy_pass http://uploader-8080/;
+        proxy_pass http://uploader-8080;
         {{ $proxy_settings }}
         {{ $gzip_settings }}
         {{ $cors_headers_options }}