diff --git a/conf/matrix-synapse.service b/conf/matrix-synapse.service
index f6207c1..272b975 100644
--- a/conf/matrix-synapse.service
+++ b/conf/matrix-synapse.service
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 [Unit]
 Description=Synapse Matrix homeserver
+After=network.target
 
 [Service]
 Type=simple