diff --git a/debian/postinst b/debian/postinst
index 3705bf2e70..06886485bc 100755
--- a/debian/postinst
+++ b/debian/postinst
@@ -25,6 +25,7 @@ case "$1" in
 			adduser --disabled-password  --quiet --system \
 			--home /opt/freeswitch \
 			--gecos "FreeSwitch Voice Platform" --ingroup daemon \
+			--add_extra_groups audio \
 			freeswitch
 		fi