diff --git a/scripts/restore b/scripts/restore
index 6b396b2..54eeb83 100755
--- a/scripts/restore
+++ b/scripts/restore
@@ -31,6 +31,14 @@ ynh_script_progression --message="Reinstalling dependencies..."
 ynh_install_app_dependencies $pkg_dependencies
 install_borg_with_pip
 
+#=================================================
+# CREATE DEDICATED USER
+#=================================================
+ynh_script_progression --message="Configuring system user..." --time --weight=1
+
+# Create a system user
+ynh_system_user_create --username=$app
+
 #=================================================
 # ACTIVATE BACKUP METHODS
 #=================================================