diff --git a/debian/thalos-server.service b/debian/thalos-server.service
index 68e0bb1..3265c1e 100644
--- a/debian/thalos-server.service
+++ b/debian/thalos-server.service
@@ -3,6 +3,8 @@ Description=Stream blockchain data from an Antelope SHIP node with ease.
 After=network.target
 
 [Service]
+User=thalos
+Group=thalos
 Type=simple
 ExecStart=/usr/bin/thalos-server -c /etc/thalos/config.yml
 ExecReload=kill -HUP $MAINPID