diff --git a/config.h b/config.h
index 22e9d21..bedeed0 100644
--- a/config.h
+++ b/config.h
@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ static unsigned int cursorthickness = 2;
 static int bellvolume = 0;
 
 /* default TERM value */
-char *termname = "st-256color";
+char *termname = "xterm-256color";
 
 /*
  * spaces per tab