diff --git a/boards.txt b/boards.txt
index 8a35c6682..0930d760a 100644
--- a/boards.txt
+++ b/boards.txt
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ esp01.name=Generic ESP8266 board
 
 esp01.upload.tool=esptool
 esp01.upload.speed=115200
-esp01.upload.resetmethod=none
+esp01.upload.resetmethod=ck
 esp01.upload.maximum_size=524288
 esp01.upload.wait_for_upload_port=true
 esp01.serial.disableDTR=true