diff --git a/root/etc/cont-init.d/90-custom-folders b/root/etc/cont-init.d/90-custom-folders
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+#!/usr/bin/with-contenv bash
+
+# create custom folders and secure permissions
+mkdir -p /config/{custom-cont-init.d,custom-services.d}
+chown -R 0:0 /config/{custom-cont-init.d,custom-services.d}