diff --git a/fly.toml b/fly.toml
index 4e50d56..2da5f55 100644
--- a/fly.toml
+++ b/fly.toml
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ primary_region = 'lhr'
   force_https = true
   auto_stop_machines = 'stop'
   auto_start_machines = true
-  min_machines_running = 0
+  min_machines_running = 1
 
   [http_service.concurrency]
     type = 'requests'