diff --git a/systemd-templates/machines-start.timer b/systemd-templates/machines-start.timer
index 6383e34..d8a7f69 100644
--- a/systemd-templates/machines-start.timer
+++ b/systemd-templates/machines-start.timer
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ Description=Make sure containers are started after snapshoting
 [Timer]
 Unit=machines.target
 OnCalendar=*-*-* 04:15:00
+Persistent=true
 
 [Install]
 WantedBy=timers.target