diff --git a/fly.toml b/fly.toml
index 7550f0ba6..81db27f79 100644
--- a/fly.toml
+++ b/fly.toml
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ primary_region = 'lax'
   force_https = true
   auto_stop_machines = true
   auto_start_machines = true
-  min_machines_running = 0
+  min_machines_running = 1
   processes = ['app']
 
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