diff --git a/sesh/dot-config/sesh/sesh.toml b/sesh/dot-config/sesh/sesh.toml
index 1c6d7b2..d7a75e6 100644
--- a/sesh/dot-config/sesh/sesh.toml
+++ b/sesh/dot-config/sesh/sesh.toml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ blacklist = ["scratch-*"]
 # Scratch sessions rename themselves to something unique and are hidden from the overview
 [[session]]
 name = "scratch"
-startup_command = "tmux rename-session scratch-$(echo -n $(date) | sha256sum | cut -c1-4) && clear"
+startup_command = "tmux rename-session scratch-$(echo -n $(date) | sha256sum | cut -c1-4) && tmux set detach-on-destroy on && clear"
 
 [[session]]
 name = "automation_rs"