diff --git a/debian/debian-essentials.sh b/debian/debian-essentials.sh
index 2b9faf4..a97afc1 100755
--- a/debian/debian-essentials.sh
+++ b/debian/debian-essentials.sh
@@ -254,7 +254,7 @@ fi
 if [[ -d /home/akanealw ]]
     then
         passwd -l root
-        exit
+        logout
     else
         echo "akanealw account not found, not locking root."
 fi