diff --git a/system/nixos/home-manager/modules/i3.nix b/system/nixos/home-manager/modules/i3.nix
index 6f8269e2..4b0343fe 100644
--- a/system/nixos/home-manager/modules/i3.nix
+++ b/system/nixos/home-manager/modules/i3.nix
@@ -21,6 +21,8 @@ in {
         ];
       };
 
+      defaultWorkspace = "workspace number 1";
+
       focus.followMouse = false;
 
       modifier = modifier;