diff --git a/compose.yml b/compose.yml
index 8904f6c..5e9ddb3 100644
--- a/compose.yml
+++ b/compose.yml
@@ -6,6 +6,8 @@ services:
     image: "matrixdotorg/synapse:v1.58.1"
     volumes:
       - "data:/data"
+    depends_on:
+      - db
     secrets:
       - db_password
       - registration_shared_secret