diff --git a/k8s-apps/calibre-web/values.yaml b/k8s-apps/calibre-web/values.yaml
index 78ee19a8..920641b2 100644
--- a/k8s-apps/calibre-web/values.yaml
+++ b/k8s-apps/calibre-web/values.yaml
@@ -35,6 +35,9 @@ app-template:
             readiness:
               enabled: true
               type: HTTP
+            startup:
+              enabled: true
+              type: HTTP
     book-downloader:
       type: deployment
       annotations: