diff --git a/src/components/archive_synchronizer.py b/src/components/archive_synchronizer.py
index f31d5a2..13ea82d 100644
--- a/src/components/archive_synchronizer.py
+++ b/src/components/archive_synchronizer.py
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ class ArchiveSynchronizer(Component):
         super().__init__(config=config, name=name, period=period, lazy=lazy, paused=paused, threaded=threaded)
         self.simulate = "--sim-archiver" in sys.argv
         #self.machine_status = "offline"
-
+        self.machine_status = "logged-in"
 
     def config_changed(self):
         self.machine_id = self.config.machine_id