diff --git a/plex/backup-plex.sh b/plex/backup-plex.sh
index ab3dc02..c96891f 100755
--- a/plex/backup-plex.sh
+++ b/plex/backup-plex.sh
@@ -1259,6 +1259,8 @@ main() {
 
             # Copy file
             if sudo cp "$file" "$backup_file"; then
+                # Ensure proper ownership of backup file
+                sudo chown plex:plex "$backup_file"
                 log_success "Copied: $(basename "$file")"
 
                 # Verify backup