diff --git a/buildroot-external/ota/manifest.raucm.gtpl b/buildroot-external/ota/manifest.raucm.gtpl
index 0a1ea379a..3db076374 100644
--- a/buildroot-external/ota/manifest.raucm.gtpl
+++ b/buildroot-external/ota/manifest.raucm.gtpl
@@ -2,6 +2,9 @@
 compatible={{ env "ota_compatible" }}
 version={{ env "ota_version" }}
 
+[bundle]
+format=verity
+
 [hooks]
 filename=hook
 hooks=install-check;