diff --git a/nyacme/hook.py b/nyacme/hook.py
index b676525..5eb7c65 100644
--- a/nyacme/hook.py
+++ b/nyacme/hook.py
@@ -38,6 +38,10 @@ def main() -> None:
     handler_name = config.get_handler(zone_name)
     handler = handlers[handler_name](zone_name, config, args.token)
 
+    if (args.type == 'dns-01') == (handler_name == 'http'):
+        log.error('wrong handler for type, try again')
+        sys.exit(1)
+
     if args.method == 'begin':
         handler.create(short_record_name, args.auth)
     else: