diff --git a/qbittorrent/Dockerfile b/qbittorrent/Dockerfile
index 59cf0fc47..285ea9d1a 100644
--- a/qbittorrent/Dockerfile
+++ b/qbittorrent/Dockerfile
@@ -27,6 +27,8 @@ ENV S6_CMD_WAIT_FOR_SERVICES=1 \
     S6_CMD_WAIT_FOR_SERVICES_MAXTIME=0 \
     S6_SERVICES_GRACETIME=0
 
+USER root
+
 # GENERAL MODIFICATIONS
 #######################