diff --git a/mk/golang.mk b/mk/golang.mk
index 884c4a0e2..f8c53119e 100644
--- a/mk/golang.mk
+++ b/mk/golang.mk
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 # golang utilities
 GO_MIN_VERSION = 1.11
+export GO111MODULE=on
 
 
 # pre-definitions