diff --git a/dots/i3wm/config b/dots/i3wm/config
index 466fe7d..6c62a1a 100644
--- a/dots/i3wm/config
+++ b/dots/i3wm/config
@@ -297,6 +297,9 @@ workspace_auto_back_and_forth yes
 # set laptop monitor as ws 10
 workspace 10 output eDP-1
 
+# primary only works when using multiple monitors, for one monitor comment this line out
+tray_output primary
+
 # ---
 # i3-gaps
 # ---
@@ -354,8 +357,14 @@ mode "$mode_gaps_outer" {
         bindsym Escape mode "default"
 }
 
+# ---
+# status bar
+# ---
+
 bar {
         status_command i3status
+        i3bar_command i3bar
+        position bottom
 
         colors {
             background #4A0237