diff --git a/prep-grid-vm.sh b/prep-grid-vm.sh
index 48ba2ff..69f3fce 100644
--- a/prep-grid-vm.sh
+++ b/prep-grid-vm.sh
@@ -28,3 +28,4 @@ apt install caddy -y
 # set propper sshd config
 wget https://docs.grid.tf/threefold_public/public/raw/branch/master/sshd_config
 cp sshd_config /etc/ssh/
+systemctl restart ssh