diff --git a/getsysex.sh b/getsysex.sh
index 43acf83..ab4561d 100755
--- a/getsysex.sh
+++ b/getsysex.sh
@@ -53,6 +53,7 @@ case $? in
             CURL_OPTIONS+=" --insecure"
         else
             echo "Error establishing secure connection"
+            exit 2
         fi
         ;;
     *)