diff --git a/.xinitrc b/.xinitrc
index 0cbbd0b..f2f4a59 100644
--- a/.xinitrc
+++ b/.xinitrc
@@ -70,6 +70,9 @@ type greenclip >/dev/null 2>&1 && greenclip daemon &
 # -R restores the last colorscheme that was in use.
 type wal >/dev/null 2>&1 && wal -R &
 
+# if nextcloud-client exists, start it up
+type nextcloud >/dev/null 2>&1 && nextcloud --background &
+
 # additional config options for Touchpad devices ONLY
 if [ $(dmesg | grep -c "Touchpad") -gt 0 ]; then
   # enable touch tapping for XPS13 touchpad - for different devices get the touchpad name with xinput list-prop <TAB>