diff --git a/matrix-synapse.spec b/matrix-synapse.spec
index adcc15c..e7700ab 100644
--- a/matrix-synapse.spec
+++ b/matrix-synapse.spec
@@ -77,7 +77,7 @@ Requires:       python2-unpaddedbase64 >= 1.1.0
 Requires:       python2-yaml
 Requires(pre):  shadow-utils
 Requires:       systemd
-
+%{?systemd_requires}
 
 %description
 Matrix is an ambitious new ecosystem for open federated Instant Messaging and