diff --git a/Alacritty.desktop b/Alacritty.desktop
index 03bb02f2..6d1cd179 100755
--- a/Alacritty.desktop
+++ b/Alacritty.desktop
@@ -10,3 +10,8 @@ Name=Alacritty
 GenericName=Terminal
 Comment=A cross-platform, GPU enhanced terminal emulator
 StartupWMClass=Alacritty
+Actions=New
+
+[Desktop Action New]
+Name=New Terminal
+Exec=alacritty