diff --git a/meson_post_install.py b/meson_post_install.py
index 0e34cad..a2f7824 100644
--- a/meson_post_install.py
+++ b/meson_post_install.py
@@ -20,8 +20,9 @@ import subprocess
 import sys
 
 destdir = os.environ.get('DESTDIR', '')
+euid = os.geteuid()
 
-if not destdir and not os.path.exists('/run/.containerenv'):
+if not destdir and not os.path.exists('/run/.containerenv') and euid == 0:
     subprocess.run(['systemd-tmpfiles', '--create'], check=True)
 
 sys.exit(0)