diff --git a/semaphore.yaml b/semaphore.yaml
index d60f6d6..58a91f1 100644
--- a/semaphore.yaml
+++ b/semaphore.yaml
@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@
       register: backup_dirs
 
     - name: Copy backup files
+      become: yes
       copy:
         remote_src: true
         src: "{{ item.path }}"