diff --git a/src/opticpu.c b/src/opticpu.c
index af028c9..fe91e22 100644
--- a/src/opticpu.c
+++ b/src/opticpu.c
@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ void optimize_memory() {
         if (used > MAX_MEM_USAGE) {
             // logic to adjust memory settings if needed
             // system("sysctl vm.swappiness=10");
-            system("sysctl vm.swappiness=10");
+            system("sudo sysctl vm.swappiness=10");
         }
     }
 }