diff --git a/users/backends.py b/users/backends.py
index c45d5d2..8fd6081 100644
--- a/users/backends.py
+++ b/users/backends.py
@@ -27,7 +27,11 @@ class EmailVerifiedApprovedBackend(ModelBackend):
         if user is None:
             return None
 
-        # Check email verification
+        # Superusers bypass email verification and approval checks
+        if user.is_superuser:
+            return user
+
+        # Check email verification for regular users
         if not user.email_verified:
             # Store reason for failed login (for web UI)
             if request:
@@ -35,7 +39,7 @@ class EmailVerifiedApprovedBackend(ModelBackend):
                 request.session['login_email'] = user.email
             return None
 
-        # Check admin approval
+        # Check admin approval for regular users
         if not user.is_approved:
             if request:
                 request.session['login_error'] = 'not_approved'