diff --git a/install-reddit.sh b/install-reddit.sh
index 2f37617ab..7eccb4f72 100755
--- a/install-reddit.sh
+++ b/install-reddit.sh
@@ -489,6 +489,8 @@ set_consumer_count newcomments_q 1
 set_consumer_count vote_link_q 1
 set_consumer_count vote_comment_q 1
 
+chown -R $REDDIT_OWNER:$REDDIT_GROUP $CONSUMER_CONFIG_ROOT/
+
 initctl emit reddit-start
 
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