diff --git a/home/alex/cli.nix b/home/alex/cli.nix
index b408b76..7cca3f1 100644
--- a/home/alex/cli.nix
+++ b/home/alex/cli.nix
@@ -186,7 +186,11 @@ in
       };
     };
 
-    ssh.enable = true;
+    ssh = {
+      enable = true;
+      controlMaster = "auto";
+      controlPersist = "10m";
+    };
 
     texlive.enable = true;
   };