diff --git a/interfaces.py b/interfaces.py
index c33519f..3f684e8 100644
--- a/interfaces.py
+++ b/interfaces.py
@@ -38,6 +38,7 @@ class CreateMLAGScript(Script):
             bond_iface.full_clean()
             bond_iface.save()
 
+            iface.enabled = True
             iface.lag = bond_iface
             self.log_info(f'setting {bond_iface} as LAG for interface {iface}')
             iface.full_clean()