diff --git a/systemd/pushbutton.service b/systemd/pushbutton.service
index fa2edf55..da0fbdef 100644
--- a/systemd/pushbutton.service
+++ b/systemd/pushbutton.service
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ WorkingDirectory=/home/pi/CubeSatSim
 StandardOutput=inherit
 StandardError=inherit
 Restart=always
-User=pi
+User=root
 
 [Install]
 WantedBy=default.target