diff --git a/ente/Dockerfile b/ente/Dockerfile
index cf35f5ad3..eb0b59767 100644
--- a/ente/Dockerfile
+++ b/ente/Dockerfile
@@ -162,6 +162,8 @@ exit 0
 EOF
 RUN chmod +x /usr/local/bin/ente-web-prepare
 
+USER root
+
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 # 3 Install apps #
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