diff --git a/backup.sh b/backup.sh
index 0dc79ec..2187c31 100755
--- a/backup.sh
+++ b/backup.sh
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ else
     echo "Backup Failed with Status ${rc}"
     restic unlock
     copyErrorLog
-    kill 1
+    exit 1
 fi
 
 if [ -n "${RESTIC_FORGET_ARGS}" ]; then