diff --git a/utils/kamctl/kamdbctl b/utils/kamctl/kamdbctl
index 224111b9fb2..e66f3eb4cef 100755
--- a/utils/kamctl/kamdbctl
+++ b/utils/kamctl/kamdbctl
@@ -409,6 +409,14 @@ case $1 in
 	reinit)
 		# delete database and create a new one
 		# create new database structures
+
+		# confirm dropping of database
+		echo -e "This will drop your current database and create a new one.\nIt is recommended to first backup your database.\n"
+		get_answer ask "Continue with reinit? (y/n): "
+		if [ "$ANSWER" != "y" ]; then
+			exit 1
+		fi
+
 		shift
 		if [ $# -eq 1 ] ; then
 			DBNAME="$1"