diff --git a/tmux.conf b/tmux.conf
index e6315d5..b0f3b1c 100644
--- a/tmux.conf
+++ b/tmux.conf
@@ -12,8 +12,8 @@ bind-key -n m-right resize-pane -R
 
 bind-key -n m-\; last-pane
 
-set-option -g prefix m-x
-bind-key C-q send-prefix
+set-option -g prefix c-q
+bind-key c-q send-prefix
 
 set-option -g mouse on
 set-option -ga terminal-overrides ",*256col*:Tc"