diff --git a/users/blake/dots/waybar/default.nix b/users/blake/dots/waybar/default.nix
index 8fd1b94..aca08f5 100644
--- a/users/blake/dots/waybar/default.nix
+++ b/users/blake/dots/waybar/default.nix
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@
   # just using the normal lfrc
   programs.waybar = {
     enable = true;
+    systemd.enable = true;
 
     settings = {
       mainBar = {