diff --git a/.config/i3/config_common b/.config/i3/config_common
index 972eaac..f95493d 100644
--- a/.config/i3/config_common
+++ b/.config/i3/config_common
@@ -45,6 +45,9 @@ smart_gaps on
 #start compositor
 exec --no-startup-id picom --config ~/.config/picom.conf
 
+#start NetworkManager applet
+exec --no-startup-id nm-applet
+
 #start polybar
 exec_always --no-startup-id $HOME/.config/polybar/scripts/launch_polybar.sh