diff --git a/nixos/modules/config/networking.nix b/nixos/modules/config/networking.nix
index 619f36cd515..5f42ec51703 100644
--- a/nixos/modules/config/networking.nix
+++ b/nixos/modules/config/networking.nix
@@ -186,6 +186,15 @@ in
         '';
       };
     };
+    networking.waitForOnline = lib.mkOption {
+      type = types.bool;
+      default = true;
+      description = ''
+        When bringing up the network, always wait for it to be online before continuing.
+
+        This is currently only implemented for networkd.
+      '';
+    };
   };
 
   config = {