diff --git a/pillar/common.sls b/pillar/common.sls
index 8275671..21b1759 100644
--- a/pillar/common.sls
+++ b/pillar/common.sls
@@ -2,4 +2,5 @@ salt:
   minion:
     backup_mode: minion
     environment: production
+    hash_type: sha512
     master: minnie.opensuse.org