diff --git a/cloud_setup.sh b/cloud_setup.sh
index 9bb57a9..116c50d 100644
--- a/cloud_setup.sh
+++ b/cloud_setup.sh
@@ -252,5 +252,8 @@ ssh-keygen -t ed25519 -f /etc/ssh/ssh_host_ed25519_key -N ""
 awk '$5 >= 3071' /etc/ssh/moduli > /etc/ssh/moduli.safe
 mv /etc/ssh/moduli.safe /etc/ssh/moduli
 
+# GRUB enable swap and disable root recovery
+echo 'GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX="cgroup_enable=memory swapaccount=1"' >> /etc/default/grub
+echo 'GRUB_DISABLE_RECOVERY="true"' >> /etc/default/grub
 
 echo '#########################################################################################################################                                UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO THIS DEVICE IS PROHIBITED                                      ##                  You must have explicit, authorized permission to access or configure this device.                   ##   Unauthorized attempts and actions to access or use this system may result in civil and/or criminal penalties.      ##                        All activities performed on this device are logged and monitored.                             ##                            Disconnect IMMEDIATELY if you are not an authorized user!                                 #########################################################################################################################' > /etc/motd
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