diff --git a/alacritty/alacritty.yml.j2 b/alacritty/alacritty.yml.j2
index 4ecc1e5..e6937e5 100644
--- a/alacritty/alacritty.yml.j2
+++ b/alacritty/alacritty.yml.j2
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ env:
   # 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)