diff --git a/surfsense_desktop/src/modules/window.ts b/surfsense_desktop/src/modules/window.ts
index 3ab47fb58..a8886571e 100644
--- a/surfsense_desktop/src/modules/window.ts
+++ b/surfsense_desktop/src/modules/window.ts
@@ -65,6 +65,7 @@ export function createMainWindow(initialPath = '/dashboard'): BrowserWindow {
   });
 
   mainWindow.once('ready-to-show', () => {
+    mainWindow?.maximize();
     mainWindow?.show();
   });