diff --git a/nixos/sway/default.nix b/nixos/sway/default.nix
index 9a625c90..3b658871 100644
--- a/nixos/sway/default.nix
+++ b/nixos/sway/default.nix
@@ -6,6 +6,12 @@ in {
   programs.qt5ct.enable = true;
   systemd.defaultUnit = "graphical.target";
 
+  environment.loginShellInit = ''
+    if [ -z $DISPLAY ] && [ "$(tty)" = "/dev/tty1" ]; then
+      exec sway
+    fi
+  '';
+
   home-manager.users.cyryl = { ... }: {
     programs.mako.enable = true;