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