diff --git a/surfsense_desktop/electron-builder.yml b/surfsense_desktop/electron-builder.yml
index e4e7670ec..90568a637 100644
--- a/surfsense_desktop/electron-builder.yml
+++ b/surfsense_desktop/electron-builder.yml
@@ -55,6 +55,11 @@ mac:
     NSAccessibilityUsageDescription: "SurfSense uses accessibility features to bring the app to the foreground and interact with the active application when you use desktop assists."
     NSScreenCaptureUsageDescription: "SurfSense uses screen capture so you can attach a selected region to chat (Screenshot Assist) or capture the full screen from the composer."
     NSAppleEventsUsageDescription: "SurfSense uses Apple Events to interact with the active application."
+    # `surfsense://` scheme — install-time registration for LaunchServices.
+    CFBundleURLTypes:
+      - CFBundleURLName: com.surfsense.desktop
+        CFBundleURLSchemes:
+          - surfsense
   target:
     - target: dmg
       arch: [x64, arm64]