diff --git a/main.py b/main.py
index 00b49fc4ce8..f5b633e5b1a 100644
--- a/main.py
+++ b/main.py
@@ -241,6 +241,7 @@ def cleanup_temp():
     if args.quick_test_for_ci:
         exit(0)
 
+    os.makedirs(folder_paths.get_temp_directory(), exist_ok=True)
     call_on_start = None
     if args.auto_launch:
         def startup_server(scheme, address, port):