diff --git a/scripts/restore b/scripts/restore
index 3196f5f..4d3ea70 100755
--- a/scripts/restore
+++ b/scripts/restore
@@ -43,6 +43,12 @@ test ! -d $final_path \
 #=================================================
 # STANDARD RESTORATION STEPS
 #=================================================
+# RECREATE THE DEDICATED USER
+#=================================================
+ynh_script_progression --message="Recreating the dedicated system user..." --weight=1
+
+# Create the dedicated user (if not existing)
+ynh_system_user_create --username=$app --home_dir="$final_path"
 
 #=================================================
 # RESTORE THE APP MAIN DIR