diff --git a/src/fu-engine.c b/src/fu-engine.c
index ffed53799..2ed45922e 100644
--- a/src/fu-engine.c
+++ b/src/fu-engine.c
@@ -572,6 +572,7 @@ fu_engine_modify_remote (FuEngine *self,
 			 GError **error)
 {
 	const gchar *keys[] = {
+		"ApprovalRequired",
 		"AutomaticReports",
 		"AutomaticSecurityReports",
 		"Enabled",