diff --git a/nixos/modules/programs/gnupg.nix b/nixos/modules/programs/gnupg.nix
index b41f30287ea..7d8ab7dda96 100644
--- a/nixos/modules/programs/gnupg.nix
+++ b/nixos/modules/programs/gnupg.nix
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ let
     else if xserverCfg.enable || config.programs.sway.enable then
       "gnome3"
     else
-      null;
+      "curses";
 
 in