diff --git a/.config/i3/config b/.config/i3/config
index 1b408e8..29f6230 100644
--- a/.config/i3/config
+++ b/.config/i3/config
@@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ bindsym XF86MonBrightnessUp exec --no-startup-id light -A 5
 floating_modifier $mod
 
 # start a terminal
-bindsym $mod+Return exec alacritty
+bindsym $mod+Return exec --no-startup-id alacritty
 
 # kill focused window
 bindsym $mod+Shift+q kill