diff --git a/scripts/dns_update.sh b/scripts/dns_update.sh
index e7c14844..79c94c6b 100755
--- a/scripts/dns_update.sh
+++ b/scripts/dns_update.sh
@@ -120,8 +120,7 @@ EOF
 done
 
 # Kick nsd.
-service nsd rebuild
-service nsd restart # ensure it is running
+service nsd restart
 
 # Kick opendkim.
 service opendkim restart