diff --git a/machines/modules/malobeo/initssh.nix b/machines/modules/malobeo/initssh.nix
index 84428ff..3733df0 100644
--- a/machines/modules/malobeo/initssh.nix
+++ b/machines/modules/malobeo/initssh.nix
@@ -46,11 +46,14 @@ in
           enable = true;
           network.enable = true;
         };
-        network.ssh = {
-          enable = true;
-          port = 222;
-          authorizedKeys = cfg.authorizedKeys;
-          hostKeys = [ "/etc/ssh/initrd" ];
+        network = {
+          flushBeforeStage2 = true;
+          ssh = {
+            enable = true;
+            port = 222;
+            authorizedKeys = cfg.authorizedKeys;
+            hostKeys = [ "/etc/ssh/initrd" ];
+          };
         };
         secrets = {
           "/etc/ssh/initrd" = "/etc/ssh/initrd";