diff --git a/modules/backrest/default.nix b/modules/backrest/default.nix
index 71894f2..0a2953e 100644
--- a/modules/backrest/default.nix
+++ b/modules/backrest/default.nix
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ let
         flags = [
           "-o 'sftp.args=-i /root/.ssh/id_ed25519 -o StrictHostKeyChecking=accept-new'"
         ];
-        autoInitialize = true;
+        autoInitialize = false;
         prunePolicy = {
           schedule = {
             disabled = true;