diff --git a/project/CommonSettings.scala b/project/CommonSettings.scala
index db8a300858..569bee95f9 100644
--- a/project/CommonSettings.scala
+++ b/project/CommonSettings.scala
@@ -251,6 +251,7 @@ object CommonSettings {
           base
         } else {
           // fresh install, so use the proper spot
+          Files.createDirectories(full)
           full
         }
       }