diff --git a/scripts/start.sh b/scripts/start.sh
index feb9bc4df..c70332698 100644
--- a/scripts/start.sh
+++ b/scripts/start.sh
@@ -46,8 +46,9 @@ cd /palworld || exit
 
 printf "\e[0;32m*****CHECKING FOR EXISTING CONFIG*****\e[0m\n"
 
-# This will always overwrite
-if [ ! "$(grep -sq '[^[:space:]]' /palworld/Pal/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/PalWorldSettings.ini)" ]; then
+# Check if PalWorldSettings.ini exists and it not blank
+grep -s '[^[:space:]]' /palworld/Pal/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/PalWorldSettings.ini
+if [ ! $? ]; then
 
     printf "\e[0;32m*****GENERATING CONFIG*****\e[0m\n"