diff --git a/CMakeLists.txt b/CMakeLists.txt
index d3b61fd9c..e3bbddf27 100644
--- a/CMakeLists.txt
+++ b/CMakeLists.txt
@@ -423,6 +423,7 @@ install(FILES
 
 install(FILES
    data/services/plasma-applet-extenderapplet.desktop
+   data/services/plasma.protocol
    DESTINATION ${SERVICES_INSTALL_DIR})
 
 install(FILES data/knewstuff/plasmoids.knsrc DESTINATION  ${CONFIG_INSTALL_DIR})
diff --git a/data/services/plasma.protocol b/data/services/plasma.protocol
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..5bc287050
--- /dev/null
+++ b/data/services/plasma.protocol
@@ -0,0 +1,12 @@
+[Protocol]
+protocol=plasma
+
+exec=plasma-remote-helper %u
+input=none
+output=none
+
+Icon=plasma
+Description=A protocol for Plasma services
+
+helper=true
+Class=:internet