diff --git a/.gitconfig b/.gitconfig
index f12b300..ec27a3f 100644
--- a/.gitconfig
+++ b/.gitconfig
@@ -14,6 +14,8 @@
     preloadindex = yes
 [diff]
     algorithm = minimal
+[init]
+    defaultBranch = master
 [merge]
     tool = vimdiff
 [pull]