diff --git a/machines/glados.nix b/machines/glados.nix
index 4e5842b..bd47db8 100644
--- a/machines/glados.nix
+++ b/machines/glados.nix
@@ -31,6 +31,8 @@ in {
     targetHost = hostname;
     targetPort = 22;
     targetUser = "root";
+
+    tags = [ "active" ];
   };
 
 
diff --git a/machines/kitt.nix b/machines/kitt.nix
index 1bd0e3b..399e71b 100644
--- a/machines/kitt.nix
+++ b/machines/kitt.nix
@@ -33,6 +33,8 @@ in {
     targetHost = hostname;
     targetPort = 22;
     targetUser = "root";
+
+    tags = [ "active" ];
   };
 
   # add this server to dns
diff --git a/machines/optimus.nix b/machines/optimus.nix
index ec0e2c6..124f8a2 100644
--- a/machines/optimus.nix
+++ b/machines/optimus.nix
@@ -29,6 +29,8 @@ in {
     targetHost = hostname;
     targetPort = 22;
     targetUser = "root";
+
+    tags = [ "active" ];
   };
 
   skynet_dns.records = {