diff --git a/snapcraft.yaml b/snapcraft.yaml
index 1adeb74a2..2f1af1a46 100644
--- a/snapcraft.yaml
+++ b/snapcraft.yaml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ description: |
  Git for Data & Models https://dvc.org
 adopt-info: dvc
 grade: stable
-confinement: classic  # for access to home folder config
+confinement: strict
 base: core18
 license: Apache-2.0
 parts:
@@ -21,3 +21,4 @@ parts:
 apps:
   dvc:
     command: bin/dvc
+    plugs: [home]  # for config