diff --git a/quick-installer.sh b/quick-installer.sh
index 3a01a1a..0d9803b 100755
--- a/quick-installer.sh
+++ b/quick-installer.sh
@@ -50,7 +50,9 @@ set_creator_ssh_keys() {
     chmod 600 /home/creator/.ssh/authorized_keys
 }
 
-check_privilege
+if ! check_privilege; then
+    echo ">>> Error: Please run as root" >&2
+fi
 
 check_sudo_installation