diff --git a/tmux.conf b/tmux.conf
index e3aa871..f2deda4 100644
--- a/tmux.conf
+++ b/tmux.conf
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ set -g display-time 4000
 set -g status-interval 2
 
 # Upgrade $TERM
-set -g default-terminal "xterm-256color"
+set -g default-terminal "tmux-256color"
 
 # Focus events enabled for terminals that support them
 set -g focus-events on