diff --git a/home/shell/zellij.nix b/home/shell/zellij.nix
index aa4798f..57f3a47 100644
--- a/home/shell/zellij.nix
+++ b/home/shell/zellij.nix
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
   programs.zellij.enableZshIntegration = true;
   programs.zellij.settings = {
     default_layout = "compact"; # or default
-    default_mode = "locked";
+    default_mode = "normal";
     ui.pane_frames = {
       hide_session_name = true;
     };