diff --git a/hm/modules/linux/programs/bulk-programs.nix b/hm/modules/linux/programs/bulk-programs.nix
index 901359e..8fd0d4b 100644
--- a/hm/modules/linux/programs/bulk-programs.nix
+++ b/hm/modules/linux/programs/bulk-programs.nix
@@ -33,6 +33,8 @@ in
   };
 
   config = lib.mkIf cfg.enable {
+    services.arrpc.enable = cfg.instantMessaging.enable;
+
     home.packages =
       lib.optionals cfg.archiveTools.enable (
         with pkgs;