diff --git a/auto_backup/models/db_backup.py b/auto_backup/models/db_backup.py
index b773484cbc7..a1f44582cf8 100644
--- a/auto_backup/models/db_backup.py
+++ b/auto_backup/models/db_backup.py
@@ -186,7 +186,7 @@ def action_backup(self):
                         with rec.sftp_connection() as remote:
                             # Directory must exist
                             try:
-                                remote.makedirs(rec.folder, exist_ok=True)
+                                remote.makedirs(rec.folder)
                             except pysftp.ConnectionException as exc:
                                 _logger.exception(
                                     "pysftp ConnectionException: %s" % exc