diff --git a/main.py b/main.py
index ad9fdcc..e70771b 100644
--- a/main.py
+++ b/main.py
@@ -28,6 +28,7 @@ def main(shutdownbit = False):
     if not bit: # IF BIT IS STILL FALSE
         if shutdownbit:
             print("\n\n\nCONNECTIVITY LOST, SHUTTING DOWN\n\n")
+            os.system("shutdown now")
         else:
             print("\n\nCONNECTIVITY LOST, RUNNING SANITY CHECK")
             sleep(5)