diff --git a/lua/lvim/core/nvimtree.lua b/lua/lvim/core/nvimtree.lua
index 6f47f24aa4..8806c00c62 100644
--- a/lua/lvim/core/nvimtree.lua
+++ b/lua/lvim/core/nvimtree.lua
@@ -202,6 +202,7 @@ function M.config()
         open_file = {
           quit_on_open = false,
           resize_window = true,
+          eject = true,
           window_picker = {
             enable = true,
             picker = "default",