diff --git a/pocket_friends/development/dev.py b/pocket_friends/development/dev.py
index 9cb10a1..9e8ca83 100644
--- a/pocket_friends/development/dev.py
+++ b/pocket_friends/development/dev.py
@@ -6,4 +6,4 @@ def reboot_system():
 
 
 def shutdown_system():
-    os.system('sudo shutdown')
+    os.system('sudo shutdown now')