diff --git a/i3/shared.conf b/i3/shared.conf
index 4cd5d44..29a437c 100644
--- a/i3/shared.conf
+++ b/i3/shared.conf
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ font pango:NimbusSans Bold 10
 floating_modifier $mod
 
 # start a terminal
-bindsym $mod+Return exec alacritty
+bindsym $mod+Return exec --no-startup-id alacritty
 
 # kill focused window
 bindsym $mod+q kill