diff --git a/backend/server.js b/backend/server.js
index 03df6f8..57b2d2c 100644
--- a/backend/server.js
+++ b/backend/server.js
@@ -114,7 +114,6 @@ MongoClient.connect (config.dbURL)
       console.log ('Express server running on port ' + config.PORT);
       alexa.updateIntentsJSON ();
       databaseHelper.loadTokens ();
-      amazonHelper.getStatus(config.SKILL_ID);
     });
   })
   .catch (e => {