diff --git a/runner/metadata.go b/runner/metadata.go
index 44e94dd5..6b19c0d5 100644
--- a/runner/metadata.go
+++ b/runner/metadata.go
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ After=network.target
 
 [Service]
 ExecStart=/home/{{.RunAsUser}}/actions-runner/runsvc.sh
-User=runner
+User={{.RunAsUser}}
 WorkingDirectory=/home/{{.RunAsUser}}/actions-runner
 KillMode=process
 KillSignal=SIGTERM