diff --git a/scripts/restic/restic.sh b/scripts/restic/restic.sh
index 9c2e483..82b4728 100755
--- a/scripts/restic/restic.sh
+++ b/scripts/restic/restic.sh
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@
 # license:	MIT
 
 # exit on error
+set -e
 
 # check permissions
 [[ "$EUID" != 0 ]] && printf "error: permission denied!\n" >&2 && exit 1