diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 2e53f92..1af3e91 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -36,6 +36,7 @@ Released under WTFPL
       areas by dropping tools and hurting player.
 1.7 - Included an edited version of WTFPL doors mod since protected doors didn't
       work with the doors mod in the latest daily build... Now it's fine :)
+      added support for "protection_bypass" privelage.
 
 Usage: (requires server privelage)
 
diff --git a/init.lua b/init.lua
index 24628d6..679cebf 100644
--- a/init.lua
+++ b/init.lua
@@ -122,7 +122,8 @@ protector.can_dig = function(r, pos, digger, onlyowner, infolevel)
 
 	-- Delprotect privileged users can override protections
 
-	if minetest.check_player_privs(digger, {delprotect = true})
+	if ( minetest.check_player_privs(digger, {delprotect = true})
+	or minetest.check_player_privs(digger, {protection_bypass = true}) )
 	and infolevel == 1 then
 		return true
 	end