diff --git a/files/hidslcfg.service b/files/hidslcfg.service
index 5784b92..478d7d6 100644
--- a/files/hidslcfg.service
+++ b/files/hidslcfg.service
@@ -27,6 +27,8 @@ Group=root
 Environment=GTK_THEME=Adwaita:dark
 Environment=XKB_DEFAULT_LAYOUT=de
 ExecStart=/usr/bin/cage -ds -- /usr/bin/hidslcfg-gui
+ExecStartPre=/usr/bin/chvt 7
+
 Restart=on-failure
 RestartSec=5
 # Log this user with utmp, letting it show up with commands 'w' and