diff --git a/glue/main.go b/glue/main.go
index ef2bbcf..12ea6b6 100644
--- a/glue/main.go
+++ b/glue/main.go
@@ -231,6 +231,11 @@ func (p *Processor) Create(appTemplate apps.App) error {
 		}
 	}
 
+	err = container.Start()
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to start container: %v", err)
+	}
+
 	// Wait for the app to be created
 	err = p.waitForApp()
 	if err != nil {
@@ -275,8 +280,7 @@ func (p *Processor) Create(appTemplate apps.App) error {
 		}
 	}
 
-	err = container.Start()
-	return fmt.Errorf("failed to start container: %v", err)
+	return nil
 }
 
 // Register registers app without creating a container for it