diff --git a/src/main/host.ts b/src/main/host.ts
index 710233ae..711675f8 100644
--- a/src/main/host.ts
+++ b/src/main/host.ts
@@ -794,6 +794,7 @@ export function startBroadcasting() {
         return;
       }
 
+      broadcastSocket.setBroadcast(true);
       const selfName = getComputerName();
       const broadcast = () => {
         if (broadcastSocket) {