diff --git a/config/config.exs b/config/config.exs
index d15998715..9a9fbb436 100644
--- a/config/config.exs
+++ b/config/config.exs
@@ -171,7 +171,8 @@ config :mime, :types, %{
   "application/ld+json" => ["activity+json"]
 }
 
-config :tesla, adapter: Tesla.Adapter.Gun
+config :tesla, adapter: Tesla.Adapter.Hackney
+
 # Configures http settings, upstream proxy etc.
 config :pleroma, :http,
   proxy_url: nil,