diff --git a/src/settings_default.py b/src/settings_default.py
index 1913c789e1..18a66916df 100644
--- a/src/settings_default.py
+++ b/src/settings_default.py
@@ -381,7 +381,8 @@ MAX_NR_CHARACTERS = 1
 # The access hiearchy, in climbing order. A higher permission in the
 # hierarchy includes access of all levels below it. Used by the perm()/pperm()
 # lock functions.
-PERMISSION_HIERARCHY = ("Players",
+PERMISSION_HIERARCHY = ("Guests",
+                        "Players",
                         "PlayerHelpers",
                         "Builders",
                         "Wizards",