diff --git a/paperless_ngx/Dockerfile b/paperless_ngx/Dockerfile
index 3a1aef4e3..61e98ee82 100644
--- a/paperless_ngx/Dockerfile
+++ b/paperless_ngx/Dockerfile
@@ -28,6 +28,10 @@ ENV S6_CMD_WAIT_FOR_SERVICES=1 \
     S6_CMD_WAIT_FOR_SERVICES_MAXTIME=0 \
     S6_SERVICES_GRACETIME=0
 
+# Avoid overcommit memory
+RUN \
+    echo "vm.overcommit_memory = 1" >> /etc/sysctl.conf
+
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 # 3 Install apps #
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