diff --git a/arkdep b/arkdep
index 4f8d7f6..f8c372e 100755
--- a/arkdep
+++ b/arkdep
@@ -13,8 +13,6 @@ if [[ -f /tmp/arkdep.lock ]]; then
 	exit 5
 fi
 
-touch /tmp/arkdep.lock
-
 ## Set common variables
 #
 declare -r arkdep_dir="$(readlink -m $ARKDEP_ROOT/arkdep)"
@@ -118,6 +116,8 @@ unlock_and_quit () {
 	exit $1
 }
 
+touch /tmp/arkdep.lock
+
 ## Healthcheck
 #
 # Set common variables for healthcheck and cleanup,