diff --git a/fly.toml b/fly.toml
index 20e0391..23bb1a2 100644
--- a/fly.toml
+++ b/fly.toml
@@ -13,7 +13,6 @@ primary_region = 'ord'
   force_https = true
   auto_stop_machines = 'off'
   auto_start_machines = true
-  min_machines_running = 1
   processes = ['app']
 
 [[vm]]