diff --git a/.forgejo/workflows/check.yml b/.forgejo/workflows/check.yml
index 38e3477..ede1fd4 100644
--- a/.forgejo/workflows/check.yml
+++ b/.forgejo/workflows/check.yml
@@ -1,5 +1,7 @@
 name: Flake checks
 on: [pull_request]
+env:
+  USER: root
 
 jobs:
   Check: