diff --git a/web/src/Shell.tsx b/web/src/Shell.tsx
index a61a7b6..9490b7a 100644
--- a/web/src/Shell.tsx
+++ b/web/src/Shell.tsx
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ function fmtUptime(s: number): string {
 export default function Shell({ me, onLoggedOut }: { me: Me; onLoggedOut: () => void }) {
   const [terms, setTerms] = useState<Term[]>([])
   const [active, setActive] = useState<string | null>(null)
-  const [view, setView] = useState<View>('terminal')
+  const [view, setView] = useState<View>('dashboard')
   const [drawer, setDrawer] = useState(false)
   const [online, setOnline] = useState(true)
   const handles = useRef<Record<string, TermHandle>>({})