diff --git a/apps/multiplatform/desktop/build.gradle.kts b/apps/multiplatform/desktop/build.gradle.kts
index bd9cb68d89..3da87850d5 100644
--- a/apps/multiplatform/desktop/build.gradle.kts
+++ b/apps/multiplatform/desktop/build.gradle.kts
@@ -66,6 +66,7 @@ compose {
           console = false
           perUserInstall = false
           dirChooser = true
+          shortcut = true
         }
         macOS {
           packageName = "SimpleX"