diff --git a/etc/systemd/system/restic-backup.timer b/etc/systemd/system/restic-backup.timer
index ab07b3a..c0b74b5 100644
--- a/etc/systemd/system/restic-backup.timer
+++ b/etc/systemd/system/restic-backup.timer
@@ -1,6 +1,5 @@
 [Unit]
 Description=Executes the restic backup script
-Requires=restic-backup.service
 
 [Timer]
 Unit=restic-backup.service