diff --git a/entrypoint-devpod.sh b/entrypoint-devpod.sh
index fd532a0..1a8d78d 100644
--- a/entrypoint-devpod.sh
+++ b/entrypoint-devpod.sh
@@ -41,6 +41,9 @@ if [ ! -f /root/.gitconfig ]; then
 EOF
 fi
 
+# Allow root login via SSH key
+echo "PermitRootLogin yes" >> /etc/ssh/sshd_config
+
 # Start SSH daemon
 /usr/sbin/sshd