diff --git a/systems/x86_64-linux/teal/default.nix b/systems/x86_64-linux/teal/default.nix
index e092b7c..4495bc8 100644
--- a/systems/x86_64-linux/teal/default.nix
+++ b/systems/x86_64-linux/teal/default.nix
@@ -21,6 +21,8 @@
   clicks = {
     nix.enable = true;
 
+    backups.key = "ssh-ed25519 AAAAC3NzaC1lZDI1NTE5AAAAIHYH3yYKcrsDz8U45HF6201BN1nBDQIr4qsGeKh94K6T root@vermilion";
+
     security = {
       doas.enable = true;