diff --git a/.tmux.conf b/.tmux.conf
index 3a205a7..276bb11 100644
--- a/.tmux.conf
+++ b/.tmux.conf
@@ -16,6 +16,9 @@ bind p paste-buffer
 # open links
 bind o new-window "open `tmux show-buffer`"
 
+# use system clipboard
+set -g set-clipboard on
+
 # vim move keys
 bind h select-pane -L
 bind j select-pane -D