diff --git a/GPClient/main.cpp b/GPClient/main.cpp
index 0c91fc7..94e8a2b 100644
--- a/GPClient/main.cpp
+++ b/GPClient/main.cpp
@@ -45,6 +45,7 @@ int main(int argc, char *argv[])
     parser.addOptions({
       {"json", "Write the result of the handshake with the GlobalConnect server to stdout as JSON and terminate. Useful for scripting."},
       {"now", "Do not show the dialog with the connect button; connect immediately instead."},
+      {"start-minimized", "Launch the client minimized."},
     });
     parser.process(app);
 
@@ -54,7 +55,7 @@ int main(int argc, char *argv[])
       ? static_cast<IVpn*>(new VpnJson(nullptr)) // Print to stdout and exit
       : static_cast<IVpn*>(new VpnDbus(nullptr)); // Contact GPService daemon via dbus
     GPClient w(nullptr, vpn);
-    w.show();
+    parser.isSet("start-minimized") ? w.showMinimized() : w.show();
 
     if (positional.size() > 0) {
       w.portal(positional.at(0));