diff --git a/krebs/3modules/urlwatch.nix b/krebs/3modules/urlwatch.nix
index 0b7a71db5..6a159a5b2 100644
--- a/krebs/3modules/urlwatch.nix
+++ b/krebs/3modules/urlwatch.nix
@@ -193,6 +193,7 @@ let
       inherit (user) uid;
       home = cfg.dataDir;
       createHome = true;
+      isSystemUser = true;
     };
   };