diff --git a/tasks/distribution/Linux.yml b/tasks/distribution/Linux.yml
index fa6f5a3..3356f0f 100644
--- a/tasks/distribution/Linux.yml
+++ b/tasks/distribution/Linux.yml
@@ -45,5 +45,5 @@
   when:
     - restic_create_cron
     - item.name is defined
-    - item.scheduled
+    - item.scheduled | default(false)
   with_items: '{{ restic_backups }}'