diff --git a/nixos-edit.script.nix b/nixos-edit.script.nix
index 44d3100..72c073e 100644
--- a/nixos-edit.script.nix
+++ b/nixos-edit.script.nix
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ pkgs.writeShellScriptBin "nixos-edit" ''
 			echo please make sure xorg is running
 			echo -n enter when ready
 			read
-			exec sudo -u tudbut nixos-edit init || exit 1
+			exec sudo -iu tudbut nixos-edit init || exit 1
 		fi
 		if [ "$DISPLAY" = "" ] ; then
 			export DISPLAY=:0