diff --git a/module/upgrade/model.php b/module/upgrade/model.php
index 7110529f57..bd95630d52 100644
--- a/module/upgrade/model.php
+++ b/module/upgrade/model.php
@@ -81,7 +81,7 @@ class upgradeModel extends model
     {
         set_time_limit(0);
 
-        $this->loadModel('user')->su();
+        if(!isset($this->app->user)) $this->loadModel('user')->su();
 
         $editions    = array('p' => 'pro', 'b' => 'biz', 'm' => 'max');
         $fromEdition = is_numeric($fromVersion[0]) ? 'open' : $editions[$fromVersion[0]];