diff --git a/engine/admin/systemd.md b/engine/admin/systemd.md
index c3c6aea5ee..b9fb09554c 100644
--- a/engine/admin/systemd.md
+++ b/engine/admin/systemd.md
@@ -75,7 +75,7 @@ you will need to add this configuration in the Docker systemd service file.
 1.  Create a systemd drop-in directory for the docker service:
 
     ```bash
-    $ mkdir -p /etc/systemd/system/docker.service.d
+    $ sudo mkdir -p /etc/systemd/system/docker.service.d
     ```
 
 2.  Create a file called `/etc/systemd/system/docker.service.d/http-proxy.conf`