diff --git a/common/params.cc b/common/params.cc
index 704743734f..3eccd937e0 100644
--- a/common/params.cc
+++ b/common/params.cc
@@ -203,6 +203,7 @@ std::unordered_map<std::string, uint32_t> keys = {
 
     // sunnypilot params
     {"EnableGithubRunner", PERSISTENT},
+    {"Mads", PERSISTENT},
     {"MadsMainCruiseAllowed", PERSISTENT},
     {"MadsPauseLateralOnBrake", PERSISTENT},
     {"MadsUnifiedEngagementMode", PERSISTENT},