diff --git a/data/polkit-agent-helper@.service.in b/data/polkit-agent-helper@.service.in
index 6f8cf683..657aae47 100644
--- a/data/polkit-agent-helper@.service.in
+++ b/data/polkit-agent-helper@.service.in
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 [Unit]
 Description=Authorization Manager Agent Helper
 Documentation=man:polkit(8)
+CollectMode=inactive-or-failed
 
 [Service]
 Type=oneshot