diff --git a/services/autossh.nix b/services/autossh.nix
index 9fb51ae..cf72b84 100644
--- a/services/autossh.nix
+++ b/services/autossh.nix
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ in
     
     serviceConfig = {
       Type = "simple";
-      User = "root";
+      User = "autossh-tunnel";
       Restart = "always";
       RestartSec = 10;