diff --git a/modules/terminal-life/default.nix b/modules/terminal-life/default.nix
index 083f05e9..2e9436bd 100644
--- a/modules/terminal-life/default.nix
+++ b/modules/terminal-life/default.nix
@@ -30,6 +30,7 @@ in {
     environment.shells = with pkgs; [
       zsh
     ];
+    programs.zsh.enable = true;
 
     environment.systemPackages = with pkgs; [
       screen