diff --git a/ansible/roles/cronjobs/tasks/main.yml b/ansible/roles/cronjobs/tasks/main.yml
index 73c58df..d11ccd1 100644
--- a/ansible/roles/cronjobs/tasks/main.yml
+++ b/ansible/roles/cronjobs/tasks/main.yml
@@ -1,4 +1,8 @@
 ---
+- name: Install cron
+  apt:
+    name: cron
+
 - name: Add cronjob for lifting expired temporary bans
   cron:
     name: lift_expired_temporary_bans