diff --git a/fly.toml b/fly.toml
index 63558b63a..1492b92be 100644
--- a/fly.toml
+++ b/fly.toml
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ processes = ["web"]
 force_https = true
 auto_stop_machines = "suspend"
 auto_start_machines = true
-min_machines_running = 2
+min_machines_running = 3
 [http_service.concurrency]
 type = "requests"
 soft_limit = 2