diff --git a/electron_app/src/electron-main.js b/electron_app/src/electron-main.js
index d739a8d0c2..92b59304ff 100644
--- a/electron_app/src/electron-main.js
+++ b/electron_app/src/electron-main.js
@@ -173,6 +173,9 @@ if (shouldQuit) {
 const launcher = new AutoLaunch({
     name: vectorConfig.brand || 'Riot',
     isHidden: true,
+    mac: {
+        useLaunchAgent: true,
+    },
 });
 
 const settings = {