diff --git a/run.py b/run.py
index 19b9bd4..41866c5 100755
--- a/run.py
+++ b/run.py
@@ -148,7 +148,7 @@ def main(input_args):
     elif args.backup or args.silent_backup:
         backup_disclaimer()
         scripts.backup(config, args.silent_backup,
-                       args.backup_path, args.no_mail)
+                       args.backup_path, args.no_mail_backup)
         return
     elif args.restore:
         restore_disclaimer()