diff --git a/Makefile b/Makefile
index 7ed261d..464f3ad 100644
--- a/Makefile
+++ b/Makefile
@@ -120,6 +120,10 @@ shell-%:
 update:
 	@echo "Pulling latest code..."
 	git pull
+	@if [ ! -f config/mail/mailserver.env ]; then \
+	  echo "Config missing — running setup first..."; \
+	  $(MAKE) setup; \
+	fi
 	@echo "Rebuilding and restarting services..."
 	PUID=$$(id -u) PGID=$$(id -g) $(DC) up -d --build
 	@echo "Update complete. Run 'make status' to verify."