diff --git a/srcpkgs/postgresql/template b/srcpkgs/postgresql/template
index 5212338a3b..065fbb6cd8 100644
--- a/srcpkgs/postgresql/template
+++ b/srcpkgs/postgresql/template
@@ -18,6 +18,7 @@ long_desc="
  that has earned it a strong reputation for reliability, data integrity,
  and correctness."
 
+stow_copy=yes
 subpackages="${pkgname}-doc ${pkgname}-libs ${pkgname}-libs-devel"
 subpackages="${subpackages} ${pkgname}-plperl ${pkgname}-plpython"
 subpackages="${subpackages} ${pkgname}-pltcl ${pkgname}-client"