diff --git a/js/app.js b/js/app.js
index 642a48c..a0e1817 100644
--- a/js/app.js
+++ b/js/app.js
@@ -8602,6 +8602,7 @@ async function init() {
         if (e.target.closest('.modal')) return;
         if (e.target.closest('.cmd-palette')) return;
         if (e.target.closest('.toast')) return;
+        if (e.target.closest('#busyOverlay')) return;  // sync/backup spinner
         closeSettings();
     });