diff --git a/alex/home.nix b/alex/home.nix
index 7836538..1697b67 100644
--- a/alex/home.nix
+++ b/alex/home.nix
@@ -138,8 +138,15 @@
   # basic configuration of git, please change to your own
   programs.git = {
     enable = true;
-    userName = "Alexander Wainwright";
-    userEmail = "code@figtree.dev";
+    settings = {
+      user = {
+        name = "Alexander Wainwright";
+        email = "code@figtree.dev";
+      };
+      init = {
+        defaultBranch = "main";
+      };
+    };
   };
 
   # starship - an customizable prompt for any shell