diff --git a/config.h b/config.h
index 63dd09d..4ab6584 100644
--- a/config.h
+++ b/config.h
@@ -21,6 +21,8 @@
 
 // ensure home row modifiers don't cause havoc
 #define IGNORE_MOD_TAP_INTERRUPT
+#define TAPPING_FORCE_HOLD
+#define PERMISSIVE_HOLD
 
 // fix startup sound
 #define AUDIO_INIT_DELAY