diff --git a/nohang b/nohang
index bb44c0d..c37fb6c 100755
--- a/nohang
+++ b/nohang
@@ -16,8 +16,6 @@ from signal import signal, SIGKILL, SIGTERM, SIGINT, SIGQUIT, SIGHUP
 # define functions
 
 
-exit(1)
-
 def check_config():
     """
     """