diff --git a/mods/sample-systemd.timer b/mods/sample-systemd.timer
index 59f328ca95..e11b9989df 100644
--- a/mods/sample-systemd.timer
+++ b/mods/sample-systemd.timer
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ Description=Run Friendica Poller every n minutes
 [Timer]
 OnBootSec=120
 OnUnitActiveSec=120
+RemainAfterElapse=False
 
 [Install]
 WantedBy=timers.target