diff --git a/modules/backrest/default.nix b/modules/backrest/default.nix
index 04d5463..9fe3540 100644
--- a/modules/backrest/default.nix
+++ b/modules/backrest/default.nix
@@ -22,6 +22,7 @@ let
           "-o"
           "sftp.args=-i /root/.ssh/id_ed25519 -o StrictHostKeyChecking=accept-new"
         ];
+        autoInitialize = true;
         prunePolicy = {
           schedule = {
             disabled = true;