diff --git a/horde_worker_regen/bridge_data/data_model.py b/horde_worker_regen/bridge_data/data_model.py
index 06545a17..ca72e6c2 100644
--- a/horde_worker_regen/bridge_data/data_model.py
+++ b/horde_worker_regen/bridge_data/data_model.py
@@ -70,6 +70,8 @@ class reGenBridgeData(CombinedHordeBridgeData):
 
     exit_on_unhandled_faults: bool = Field(default=False)
 
+    purge_loras_on_download: bool = Field(default=False)
+
     @model_validator(mode="after")
     def validate_performance_modes(self) -> reGenBridgeData:
         """Validate the performance modes and set the appropriate values.
diff --git a/horde_worker_regen/download_models.py b/horde_worker_regen/download_models.py
index 04fa4745..0f0cdbc1 100644
--- a/horde_worker_regen/download_models.py
+++ b/horde_worker_regen/download_models.py
@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ def download_all_models(
 
     SharedModelManager.load_model_managers()
 
-    if purge_unused_loras:
+    if purge_unused_loras or bridge_data.purge_loras_on_download:
         logger.info("Purging unused LORAs...")
         if SharedModelManager.manager.lora is None:
             logger.error("Failed to load LORA model manager")