diff --git a/Jenkinsfile b/Jenkinsfile
index b3e19d3..2db5ce7 100644
--- a/Jenkinsfile
+++ b/Jenkinsfile
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@
         stage('install required python packages') {
             steps {
                 sh '''
-                python3 -m ensurepip
+                sudo python3 -m ensurepip
                 pip3 install --user -r requirements.txt 
                 '''
                 print env.JENKINS_URL