diff --git a/dropshell-server-autosetup.sh b/dropshell-server-autosetup.sh
index 438b17f..55e7de8 100755
--- a/dropshell-server-autosetup.sh
+++ b/dropshell-server-autosetup.sh
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ else
 fi
 
 # check if curl, wget, bash installed, and install if not
-PREREQUISITES=("curl" "wget" "jq")
+PREREQUISITES=("curl" "wget" "jq" "rsync")
 
 # check if all prerequisites are installed
 ALLINSTALLED=true