diff --git a/src/servala/core/management/commands/make_superuser.py b/src/servala/core/management/commands/make_superuser.py
index fe43ec8..a060385 100644
--- a/src/servala/core/management/commands/make_superuser.py
+++ b/src/servala/core/management/commands/make_superuser.py
@@ -22,5 +22,6 @@ class Command(BaseCommand):
             return
 
         user.is_superuser = True
+        user.is_staff = True
         user.save()
         self.stdout.write(self.style.SUCCESS(f"{user} is now a superuser."))