diff --git a/main.py b/main.py
index 36821f2e..73c53d44 100644
--- a/main.py
+++ b/main.py
@@ -27,8 +27,8 @@ schema = make_executable_schema(load_schema_from_path("schemas/core.graphql"), r
 async def start_up():
     await redis.connect()
 
-    views_stat_task = asyncio.create_task(ViewedStorage().worker())
-    print(views_stat_task)
+    # start viewed service
+    await ViewedStorage.init()
 
     if MODE == "development":
         # pid file management
diff --git a/services/viewed.py b/services/viewed.py
index 9aeeaf05..77e3bd32 100644
--- a/services/viewed.py
+++ b/services/viewed.py
@@ -72,6 +72,9 @@ class ViewedStorage:
             if token:
                 self.client = create_client({"Authorization": f"Bearer {token}"}, schema=schema_str)
                 print("[services.viewed] * authorized permanently by ackee.discours.io: %s" % token)
+
+                views_stat_task = asyncio.create_task(self.worker())
+                print(views_stat_task)
             else:
                 print("[services.viewed] * please set ACKEE_TOKEN")
                 self.disabled = True