diff --git a/scripts/os_debian b/scripts/os_debian
index a999bde..a1e30cd 100755
--- a/scripts/os_debian
+++ b/scripts/os_debian
@@ -11,6 +11,11 @@ hook_check() {
       echo "aptitude needs to be installed for backups to work properly."
       exit 1
     fi
+
+    if ! is_bin_in_path rsync; then
+      echo "rsync needs to be installed for backups to work properly."
+      exit 1
+    fi
 }
 
 hook_pre() {