diff --git a/defaults/git.nix b/defaults/git.nix
index f1090db..95235bf 100644
--- a/defaults/git.nix
+++ b/defaults/git.nix
@@ -34,6 +34,8 @@ in
         # causing further problems
         pull.ff = "only";
 
+        push.autoSetupRemote = true;
+
         merge.conflictStyle = "zdiff3"; # easiest to understand style
         commit.verbose = true; # show diffs in commit editor
       }