diff --git a/tests.toml b/tests.toml
index d5deb96..c19513d 100644
--- a/tests.toml
+++ b/tests.toml
@@ -4,6 +4,10 @@ test_format = 1.0
 
 [default]
 
+    preinstall = """
+    sudo apt update >/dev/null && sudo apt install rsync -y
+    """
+
     # -------------------------------
     # Commits to test upgrade from
     # -------------------------------