diff --git a/doc/getting-started/gsg_quick_setup.sh b/doc/getting-started/gsg_quick_setup.sh
index 4c3f0a0f8..236a97bc0 100644
--- a/doc/getting-started/gsg_quick_setup.sh
+++ b/doc/getting-started/gsg_quick_setup.sh
@@ -183,7 +183,7 @@ do
 done
 
 # -t opt is must
-if [[ -z $1 ]]; then
+if [[ -z $1 || $EUID -ne 0 ]]; then
     print_help
 fi