diff --git a/hosts/containers/hydra/hydra.nix b/hosts/containers/hydra/hydra.nix
index ab29df4d..6ada1b68 100644
--- a/hosts/containers/hydra/hydra.nix
+++ b/hosts/containers/hydra/hydra.nix
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@
     logo = ./c3d2.svg;
     notificationSender = "hydra@spam.works";
     package = pkgs.hydra-unstable;
-    useSubstitutes = false;
+    useSubstitutes = true;
   };
 
   services.nginx =