diff --git a/tasks/nginx_template.yaml b/tasks/nginx_template.yaml
index c5508a0..9ff7f74 100644
--- a/tasks/nginx_template.yaml
+++ b/tasks/nginx_template.yaml
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@
     src: nginx.conf.j2
     dest: "{{ nextcloud_nginx_config_path }}"
     mode: '0644'
+    backup: true
   become: true
   notify:
     - Restart nginx