diff --git a/.gitconfig b/.gitconfig
index 453a68c..0f43ee1 100644
--- a/.gitconfig
+++ b/.gitconfig
@@ -53,6 +53,7 @@
 	trustExitCode = true
 [init]
 	templatedir = ~/.git_templates
+	defaultBranch = main
 [diff]
 	algorithm = patience
 	tool = icdiff