diff --git a/nixos/modules/services/networking/dnscrypt-proxy.nix b/nixos/modules/services/networking/dnscrypt-proxy.nix
index e6204a387bda..3d5ce7b9d5ce 100644
--- a/nixos/modules/services/networking/dnscrypt-proxy.nix
+++ b/nixos/modules/services/networking/dnscrypt-proxy.nix
@@ -204,6 +204,7 @@ in
 
         PrivateTmp = true;
         PrivateDevices = true;
+        ProtectHome = true;
       };
     };
   };