diff --git a/sh/tmux.sh b/sh/tmux.sh
index 697a34c..21b84fc 100644
--- a/sh/tmux.sh
+++ b/sh/tmux.sh
@@ -28,6 +28,8 @@ set-option -g history-limit 1048576
 set-option -g mouse on
 # renumber windows after closing one
 set-option -g renumber-windows on
+# status lines
+set-option -g status 2
 
 # enable title
 set-option -g set-titles on