diff --git a/samples/subsys/mgmt/mcumgr/smp_svr/sysbuild.conf b/samples/subsys/mgmt/mcumgr/smp_svr/sysbuild.conf
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+# Enable MCUboot bootloader support
+SB_CONFIG_BOOTLOADER_MCUBOOT=y