diff --git a/utils/openrc/monerod.openrc b/utils/openrc/monerod.openrc
index 2dcd2e747..30d5a3db0 100644
--- a/utils/openrc/monerod.openrc
+++ b/utils/openrc/monerod.openrc
@@ -18,7 +18,8 @@ respawn_delay=10
 respawn_max=0
 
 depend() {
-    after net
+    need net
+    use dns
 }
 
 start_pre() {