diff --git a/install_alpine.sh b/install_alpine.sh
index db00710..0a5311d 100755
--- a/install_alpine.sh
+++ b/install_alpine.sh
@@ -59,14 +59,13 @@ EOF
         ;;
       *)
         echo "invalid option $1"
+        help_text
         exit
         ;;
     esac
     shift
   done
 
-  exit 1
-
   if ! (apk list | grep 'doas' 2>&1) > /dev/null; then
     echo "doas is not installed.";
     exit 1