diff --git a/comps-sync-exclude-list.yml b/comps-sync-exclude-list.yml
index f52f7a8..b369b08 100644
--- a/comps-sync-exclude-list.yml
+++ b/comps-sync-exclude-list.yml
@@ -147,6 +147,7 @@ desktop_exclude_list:
     - gnome-calendar
     - gnome-characters
     - gnome-clocks
+    - gnome-connections
     - gnome-contacts
     - gnome-documents
     - gnome-font-viewer
diff --git a/gnome-desktop-pkgs.yaml b/gnome-desktop-pkgs.yaml
index 2bdddeb..4a2901b 100644
--- a/gnome-desktop-pkgs.yaml
+++ b/gnome-desktop-pkgs.yaml
@@ -23,7 +23,6 @@ packages:
   - gnome-bluetooth
   - gnome-classic-session
   - gnome-color-manager
-  - gnome-connections
   - gnome-control-center
   - gnome-disk-utility
   - gnome-initial-setup