diff --git a/packages/bookwyrm/nixos-module.nix b/packages/bookwyrm/nixos-module.nix
index 43924c8..3c7b364 100644
--- a/packages/bookwyrm/nixos-module.nix
+++ b/packages/bookwyrm/nixos-module.nix
@@ -21,6 +21,9 @@ with pkgs . kernelmaft ;
 
 					# Creates /var/lib/bookwyrm directory
 					StateDirectory=bookwyrm
+
+					User=bookwyrm
+					Group=bookwyrm
 				'' ;
 			} ;
 		} ;