diff --git a/figli_starter_kit.install b/figli_starter_kit.install
index 3cd2447..f003d30 100644
--- a/figli_starter_kit.install
+++ b/figli_starter_kit.install
@@ -14,5 +14,13 @@
  */
 function figli_starter_kit_install() {
   // Add code here to make nodes, terms, etc.
-  
+  // Assign user 1 the "administrator" role.
+  $user = User::load(1);
+  $user->roles[] = 'root';
+  $user->save();
+
+  // Don't do anything else during config sync.
+  if (\Drupal::isConfigSyncing()) {
+    return;
+  }
 }