diff --git a/actions/backupaccount.php b/actions/backupaccount.php
index 7794826760..928aba69ce 100644
--- a/actions/backupaccount.php
+++ b/actions/backupaccount.php
@@ -149,7 +149,7 @@ class BackupaccountAction extends Action
      */
     function isReadOnly($args)
     {
-        return false;
+        return true;
     }
 
     /**