diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 47284e0717f..27d11c0186c 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ If you want to contribute, please read the
 and feel free to either submit a merge request on
 [GitLab](https://gitlab.alpinelinux.org/alpine/aports),
 or to submit a git patch on the Alpine aports mailing list
-(~alpine/aports@lists.alpinelinux.org). (note: this mailing list is presently not functional)
+([~alpine/aports@lists.alpinelinux.org](mailto:~alpine/aports@lists.alpinelinux.org)). (note: this mailing list is presently not functional)
 
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