diff --git a/net/tinc/Makefile b/net/tinc/Makefile
index 9eee4f70f..e58ded59a 100644
--- a/net/tinc/Makefile
+++ b/net/tinc/Makefile
@@ -3,5 +3,6 @@ PLUGIN_VERSION=		0.1
 PLUGIN_COMMENT=		Tinc VPN
 PLUGIN_DEPENDS=		tinc
 PLUGIN_MAINTAINER=	ad@opnsense.org
+PLUGIN_PRIVATE=		yes
 
 .include "../../Mk/plugins.mk"