diff --git a/butler.yaml b/butler.yaml
index 4624d82..0f8ca9e 100644
--- a/butler.yaml
+++ b/butler.yaml
@@ -105,6 +105,10 @@ services:
     health_path: "/"
     timeout: 300
 
+backup:
+  # guck-vps contains Git-managed edge configuration and has no Borgmatic installation.
+  exempt_hosts: [guck-vps]
+
 # VM lifecycle settings
 vm:
   automation_host: "sascha@10.5.85.5"