diff --git a/nixos/modules/services/torrent/deluge.nix b/nixos/modules/services/torrent/deluge.nix
index 45398cb26138..7ca4fdcf64d4 100644
--- a/nixos/modules/services/torrent/deluge.nix
+++ b/nixos/modules/services/torrent/deluge.nix
@@ -41,6 +41,7 @@ in {
 
         openFilesLimit = mkOption {
           default = openFilesLimit;
+          type = types.either types.int types.str;
           description = ''
             Number of files to allow deluged to open.
           '';