diff --git a/printer.cfg b/printer.cfg
index c9eea3d..c13fae9 100644
--- a/printer.cfg
+++ b/printer.cfg
@@ -18,6 +18,9 @@ max_z_accel: 400
 [virtual_sdcard]
 path: ~/gcode_files
 
+[save_variables]
+filename: ~/klipper_config/variables.cfg
+
 ## neopixel
 [include neopixel.cfg]