diff --git a/tasks/java.yml b/tasks/java.yml
index a4ecac04..0ea2760e 100644
--- a/tasks/java.yml
+++ b/tasks/java.yml
@@ -14,6 +14,7 @@
 
 - name: Get the installed java path
   shell: "update-alternatives --display java | grep '^/' | awk '{print $1}' | grep 1.8.0"
+  become: yes
   register: java_full_path
   failed_when: False
   changed_when: False