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title: "I cannot sudo and add packages, move binaries, etc. Why?"
date: "2025-05-26T12:27:19+00:00"
summary: "Discover why sudo and package installation are restricted in Acquia Kubernetes. Learn secure alternatives for binary downloads."
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url: "/acquia-cloud-platform/add-ons/code-studio/help/69141-i-cannot-sudo-and-add-packages-move-binaries-etc-why"
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This is a security restriction on application containers running in the Acquia Kubernetes service.

*   If you’re downloading a binary, such as `composer.phar` or `acli.phar` (which Acquia has already done for you), you can place it in `'$HOME/bin'`. The bin folder in the CI user’s home directory is already added to `$PATH`. It works as long as your binary has an execute permissions set.
*   To download a package through `` `apt` `` or similar, [create a Support ticket](https://docs.acquia.com/service-offerings/support#contact-acquia-support).