diff --git a/IncBackups/models.py b/IncBackups/models.py
index 0b806b6d7..9e87e6aec 100644
--- a/IncBackups/models.py
+++ b/IncBackups/models.py
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ class BackupJob(models.Model):
     websiteData = models.IntegerField()
     websiteDatabases = models.IntegerField()
     websiteDataEmails = models.IntegerField()
-    retention = models.IntegerField()
+    retention = models.IntegerField(default=0) # 0 being unlimited retention
 
 
 class JobSites(models.Model):