diff --git a/machines/fanny/configuration.nix b/machines/fanny/configuration.nix
index 786ce20..0fa9c9a 100644
--- a/machines/fanny/configuration.nix
+++ b/machines/fanny/configuration.nix
@@ -53,6 +53,7 @@ in
   malobeo.users = {
     malobeo = true;
     admin = true;
+    backup = true;
   };
 
   malobeo.disks = {