diff --git a/modules/dwl.nix b/modules/dwl.nix
index 1f23395..f2a6fd8 100644
--- a/modules/dwl.nix
+++ b/modules/dwl.nix
@@ -14,6 +14,7 @@ in
     services.graphical-desktop.enable = lib.mkDefault true;
 
     services.displayManager.sessionPackages = cfg.package;
+    services.displayManager.defaultSession = "dwl";
 
     security = {
       polkit.enable = lib.mkDefault true;