diff --git a/config/config.exs b/config/config.exs
index dfc7a99d1..30b5e83bd 100644
--- a/config/config.exs
+++ b/config/config.exs
@@ -172,7 +172,7 @@
   "application/ld+json" => ["activity+json"]
 }
 
-config :tesla, adapter: Tesla.Adapter.Hackney
+config :tesla, adapter: Tesla.Adapter.Gun
 
 # Configures http settings, upstream proxy etc.
 config :pleroma, :http,