diff --git a/pkgs/applications/backup/urbackup-client/default.nix b/pkgs/applications/backup/urbackup-client/default.nix
index aa63a80c480d..64acd441c442 100644
--- a/pkgs/applications/backup/urbackup-client/default.nix
+++ b/pkgs/applications/backup/urbackup-client/default.nix
@@ -25,6 +25,8 @@ stdenv.mkDerivation rec {
     "--enable-embedded-cryptopp"
   ];
 
+  enableParallelBuilding = true;
+
   meta = with lib; {
     description = "An easy to setup Open Source client/server backup system";
     longDescription = "An easy to setup Open Source client/server backup system, that through a combination of image and file backups accomplishes both data safety and a fast restoration time";