diff --git a/apps/desks.py b/apps/desks.py
index 53f57917ee..bcb1c501da 100644
--- a/apps/desks.py
+++ b/apps/desks.py
@@ -86,6 +86,7 @@ class DeskTypes(SuperdeskBaseEnum):
     "preserve_published_content": {"type": "boolean", "required": False, "default": False},
     # Store SAMS's Desk settings on the Desk items
     "sams_settings": {"type": "dict", "allow_unknown": True, "schema": {"allowed_sets": {"type": "list"}}},
+    "email": {"type": "string", "nullable": True},
 }