diff --git a/tests/test-phases-exchange.t b/tests/test-phases-exchange.t
--- a/tests/test-phases-exchange.t
+++ b/tests/test-phases-exchange.t
@@ -1062,6 +1062,7 @@ 2. cloning publishing repository
   |
   o  0 public a-A - 054250a37db4
   
+#if unix-permissions
 
 Pushing From an unlockable repo
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@@ -1102,3 +1103,4 @@ 2. Test that failed phases movement are 
 
   $ "$TESTDIR/killdaemons.py" $DAEMON_PIDS
 
+#endif