diff --git a/python/servo/bootstrap.py b/python/servo/bootstrap.py
index 3416b940a22..f14f9381a60 100644
--- a/python/servo/bootstrap.py
+++ b/python/servo/bootstrap.py
@@ -394,6 +394,8 @@ def get_linux_distribution():
         'fedora linux',
         'void',
         'nixos',
+        'arch',
+        'arch linux',
     ]:
         raise Exception('mach bootstrap does not support %s, please file a bug' % distrib)