diff --git a/apps/compiler/includes/functions.sh b/apps/compiler/includes/functions.sh
index 7c5ea483a..dcbcc8db2 100644
--- a/apps/compiler/includes/functions.sh
+++ b/apps/compiler/includes/functions.sh
@@ -102,6 +102,10 @@ function comp_compile() {
   fi
 
   runHooks "ON_AFTER_BUILD"
+
+  # set worldserver SUID bit
+  sudo chown root:root "$AC_BINPATH_FULL/worldserver"
+  sudo chmod u+s "$AC_BINPATH_FULL/worldserver"
 }
 
 function comp_build() {