diff --git a/R/deploy.R b/R/deploy.R
index 2afd0022..df893a3f 100644
--- a/R/deploy.R
+++ b/R/deploy.R
@@ -117,7 +117,7 @@ deploy_minicran_package <- function(drat_repo,
 }
 
 clone_drat_dir <- function(drat_repo) {
-  path <- paste0(tempdir(), "/drat")
+  path <- tempfile()
   cli::cli_alert("Attempting to create a temporary git clone of
       {.url {drat_repo}}. Your password might be needed for
       authentication.", wrap = TRUE)