diff --git a/cognee/modules/users/methods/create_default_user.py b/cognee/modules/users/methods/create_default_user.py
index 7000a2ad6..7af4ade81 100644
--- a/cognee/modules/users/methods/create_default_user.py
+++ b/cognee/modules/users/methods/create_default_user.py
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ async def create_default_user():
     user = await create_user(
         email=default_user_email,
         password=default_user_password,
-        is_superuser=False,
+        is_superuser=True,
         is_active=True,
         is_verified=True,
         auto_login=True,