diff --git a/nginx.example.com.conf b/nginx.example.com.conf
index 834b1fecd..ac0b7c59d 100644
--- a/nginx.example.com.conf
+++ b/nginx.example.com.conf
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ server {
     }
 
     # Prevent Direct Access To Protected Folders
-    location ~ ^/(app|bootstrap|config|database|resources|routes|storage|tests|artisan) {
+    location ~ ^/(^app$|bootstrap|config|database|resources|routes|storage|tests|artisan) {
         deny all;
     }