diff --git a/install/goaway-install.sh b/install/goaway-install.sh
index c5ef869f..9e0139c3 100644
--- a/install/goaway-install.sh
+++ b/install/goaway-install.sh
@@ -27,6 +27,7 @@ After=network.target
 
 [Service]
 Type=simple
+User=root
 WorkingDirectory=/opt/goaway
 ExecStart=/opt/goaway/goaway
 Restart=on-failure