diff --git a/bin/myc-update b/bin/myc-update
index 34b757d..70997f4 100755
--- a/bin/myc-update
+++ b/bin/myc-update
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ cd /opt/apps/0k-charms
 git pull -r
 EOF
 
-charm --debug apply docker-host
+charm --debug apply docker-host || exit 1
 
 ## there seem to be an error now within compose when trying to download let's encrypt image.
 Wrap -d "Updating some docker images" <<EOF || exit 1