diff --git a/omv_backup.py b/omv_backup.py
index 37aa19c..5f2c88c 100755
--- a/omv_backup.py
+++ b/omv_backup.py
@@ -777,4 +777,5 @@ if USE_TLS:
 
 # Connect and loop forever
 client.connect(BROKER, PORT, keepalive=60)
+client.publish("sectorq/backups/start", "finished", qos=0, retain=False)
 client.loop_forever()            
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