diff --git a/bootstrap/bootstrap.js b/bootstrap/bootstrap.js
index 031927c..71693ca 100644
--- a/bootstrap/bootstrap.js
+++ b/bootstrap/bootstrap.js
@@ -119,6 +119,7 @@ function ensureServiceAccount() {
 	const r = ldapAdd([
 		`dn: ${SVC_DN}`,
 		'objectClass: organizationalRole',
+		'objectClass: simpleSecurityObject',
 		'objectClass: top',
 		'cn: ldapclient',
 		`userPassword: ${pw}`,