diff --git a/helperbot b/helperbot
index dc945e1..226d60f 100755
--- a/helperbot
+++ b/helperbot
@@ -113,6 +113,9 @@ function info_help {
     echo "${bold}-v${normal}, ${bold}--vacuum${normal}"
     echo "   Vacuum the postgresql databases."
     echo
+    echo "${bold}-r${normal}, ${bold}--reboot${normal}"
+    echo "   Restart the system. Used if needed during command chains."
+    echo
     echo "${bold}--psql${normal}"
     echo "   Enter the postgresql shell."
     echo
@@ -844,6 +847,11 @@ while [ -n "$1" ]; do
                 detect_system
             fi            
             system_vacuum;;
+        -r | --reboot) # reboot system
+            root_check
+            echo "${yellow}Rebooting system...${normal}"
+            sleep 1
+            systemctl reboot;;
         --psql) # enter the psql shell
             enter_psql;;
         --docker-cleanup) # docker cleanup