diff --git a/netdata.sh b/netdata.sh
index 283f1b0..5809300 100644
--- a/netdata.sh
+++ b/netdata.sh
@@ -51,4 +51,7 @@ fi
 
 # disable mail notifications
 sed -i 's/SEND_EMAIL="YES"/SEND_EMAIL="NO"/' /usr/lib/netdata/conf.d/health_alarm_notify.conf
+if [ -d /etc/netdata ]; then
+    cp /usr/lib/netdata/conf.d/health_alarm_notify.conf /etc/netdata/health_alarm_notify.conf -f
+fi
 service netdata restart