diff --git a/home/hyprland/config.nix b/home/hyprland/config.nix
index f23967aa..374bd4ef 100644
--- a/home/hyprland/config.nix
+++ b/home/hyprland/config.nix
@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ in ''
 
   master {
     mfact = 0.55
-    new_is_master = false
+    new_is_master = true
     new_on_top = false
     no_gaps_when_only = 0
     orientation = left