diff --git a/alacritty.yml b/alacritty.yml
index e5521660..64785d02 100644
--- a/alacritty.yml
+++ b/alacritty.yml
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
   # each instance of Alacritty. If it is not present, alacritty will
   # check the local terminfo database and use `alacritty` if it is
   # available, otherwise `xterm-256color` is used.
-  #TERM: xterm-256color
+  #TERM: alacritty
 
 #window:
   # Window dimensions (changes require restart)