diff --git a/qTox.desktop b/qTox.desktop
index 298a11771..4bffb10bc 100644
--- a/qTox.desktop
+++ b/qTox.desktop
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ Name=qTox
 GenericName=Tox client
 Comment=qTox is a powerful Tox client that follows the Tox design guidelines.
 TryExec=qtox
-Exec=qtox
+Exec=qtox %u
 Icon=qtox
 Categories=InstantMessaging;;AudioVideo;Network;
 Terminal=false