diff --git a/src/anki_creator_flask/__init__.py b/src/anki_creator_flask/__init__.py
index 7f4617c..4a84aee 100644
--- a/src/anki_creator_flask/__init__.py
+++ b/src/anki_creator_flask/__init__.py
@@ -10,13 +10,9 @@ from .mainapp import mainapp
 
 
 def create_app(*args):
-    print()
-    print(args)
-    print()
-    print(type(args))
-    print()
     # create and configure the app
     app = Flask(__name__, instance_relative_config=True)
+    app.config['APPLICATION_ROOT'] = '/hsk'
 
     # ensure the instance folder exists
     instance_path = Path(app.instance_path)