diff --git a/backup_new.sh b/backup_new.sh
index 85b43a4..862c76b 100755
--- a/backup_new.sh
+++ b/backup_new.sh
@@ -54,6 +54,9 @@ cleanup () {
             printf "Remove manually to free up space.${norm}\n" >> "$logFile"
         fi
     fi
+    if [ "$offlineBackup" -eq 1 ]; then
+        seafSvc start
+    fi
 }
 
 exitError () {