diff --git a/docs/sources/shared/systemd/bind-net-capabilities.md b/docs/sources/shared/systemd/bind-net-capabilities.md
index 2b5b2f4d2f6..54f5fb9667f 100644
--- a/docs/sources/shared/systemd/bind-net-capabilities.md
+++ b/docs/sources/shared/systemd/bind-net-capabilities.md
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ If you are using `systemd` and want to start Grafana on a port that is lower tha
 
    ```bash
    # Alternatively, create a file in /etc/systemd/system/grafana-server.service.d/override.conf
-   systemctl edit grafana-server.service
+   sudo systemctl edit grafana-server.service
    ```
 
 1. Add the following additional settings to grant the `CAP_NET_BIND_SERVICE` capability.