diff --git a/electrum.desktop b/electrum.desktop
index 92540ea41..d7e919f26 100644
--- a/electrum.desktop
+++ b/electrum.desktop
@@ -14,4 +14,8 @@ StartupNotify=false
 Terminal=false
 Type=Application
 MimeType=x-scheme-handler/bitcoin;
+Actions=Testnet;
 
+[Desktop Action Testnet]
+Exec=electrum --testnet %u
+Name=Testnet mode