diff --git a/machine.yml b/machine.yml
index c9a181b..8c469ee 100644
--- a/machine.yml
+++ b/machine.yml
@@ -80,7 +80,13 @@
         path: /etc/postfix/sasl_passwd.db
         mode: 0600
 
-    - name: Enable/restart postfix
+    - name: Enable/start postfix
+      service:
+        name: postfix
+        enabled: yes
+        state: started
+
+    - name: Restart postfix
       service:
         name: postfix
         enabled: yes