diff --git a/meson.build b/meson.build
index a7c466aa33..e95743ff99 100644
--- a/meson.build
+++ b/meson.build
@@ -280,7 +280,7 @@ else
     build_xquartz = get_option('xquartz') == 'true'
 endif
 
-build_rootless = true
+build_rootless = false
 if build_xquartz
     build_rootless = true
 endif