diff --git a/api/kiwi_vpn_api/db_new/user.py b/api/kiwi_vpn_api/db_new/user.py
index b8cd6ec..2e53964 100644
--- a/api/kiwi_vpn_api/db_new/user.py
+++ b/api/kiwi_vpn_api/db_new/user.py
@@ -109,6 +109,9 @@ class User(UserBase, table=True):
             db.delete(self)
             db.commit()
 
+    def can(self, capability: Capability) -> bool:
+        return capability in self.get_capabilities()
+
     def get_capabilities(self) -> set[Capability]:
         return set(
             capability._