diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index 6e5d032..2a8f5da 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -2,7 +2,6 @@
 .gradle
 build/
 deploy/
-gradle.properties
 
 ### Kotlin/JVM ###
 *.class
diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..ec527a3
--- /dev/null
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -0,0 +1,9 @@
+org.gradle.jvmargs=-Dfile.encoding=UTF-8
+
+org.gradle.caching=true
+org.gradle.parallel=true
+org.gradle.welcome=never
+
+# enableKgpDependencyResolution provides a smoother import experience in multiplatform projects
+# https://kotlinlang.org/docs/whatsnew1820.html#preview-of-gradle-composite-builds-support-in-kotlin-multiplatform
+kotlin.mpp.import.enableKgpDependencyResolution=true