diff --git a/modules/rosenthal/services/desktop.scm b/modules/rosenthal/services/desktop.scm
index d68276a..f3d7060 100644
--- a/modules/rosenthal/services/desktop.scm
+++ b/modules/rosenthal/services/desktop.scm
@@ -81,6 +81,7 @@
 
             %rosenthal-skeletons
             %rosenthal-skeletons-installer
+            %rosenthal-desktop-services/base
             %rosenthal-desktop-services/gdm
             %rosenthal-desktop-services/tuigreet