diff --git a/backup.sh b/backup.sh
index 95a685d..21434e6 100755
--- a/backup.sh
+++ b/backup.sh
@@ -30,6 +30,7 @@ else
     echo "Backup Failed with Status ${rc}"
     restic unlock
     copyErrorLog
+    kill 1
 fi
 
 if [ -n "${RESTIC_FORGET_ARGS}" ]; then