diff --git a/main.py b/main.py
index 8cf6443..eebb09b 100644
--- a/main.py
+++ b/main.py
@@ -225,7 +225,7 @@ async def upload_pictures(
     )
 
     # feed the pictures to util/import_photos.py
-    return JSONResponse("Accepted", background=tasks)
+    return JSONResponse("Accepted", status_code=202, background=tasks)
 
 
 def unpack_pictures_zip(file: UploadFile, time):