diff --git a/mariadb.yml b/mariadb.yml
index a4e53cd..13b1f4a 100644
--- a/mariadb.yml
+++ b/mariadb.yml
@@ -96,13 +96,14 @@
           # restart if new cert ist available
           if [ -n "$new" ]
           then
+            # start mariadb if not initialized and down
+            [ -s "db-data/mysql_upgrade_info" ] || docker compose up -d mariadb.{{inventory_hostname}}
             # wait if mariadb is not finished while initializing
             until [ -s "db-data/mysql_upgrade_info" ]
             do
               sleep 5
             done
-            docker compose down
-            docker compose up -d        
+            docker compose up -d --force-recreate
           fi
           
         backup: yes
@@ -215,7 +216,7 @@
             traefik:
               external: true
 
-        backup: yes        
+      backup: yes        
       notify: Restart mariadb
 
     - name: Get letsencrypt cert from traefik