diff --git a/packages/desktop/src/util/types.ts b/packages/desktop/src/util/types.ts
index 97922da..c816425 100644
--- a/packages/desktop/src/util/types.ts
+++ b/packages/desktop/src/util/types.ts
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ export type ConversationMap = {
 
     // allows client side to have this pushed up in the list and can uncheck it once user is done with this
     // if action is take, normal ordering should take place with database upserts
-    temporaryInboxTop: boolean;
+    temporaryInboxTop?: boolean;
   };
 };