diff --git a/nixos/common/desktops/gnome/default.nix b/nixos/common/desktops/gnome/default.nix
index a09ff8ad..f8c408cf 100644
--- a/nixos/common/desktops/gnome/default.nix
+++ b/nixos/common/desktops/gnome/default.nix
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@
     displayManager.gdm = {
       enable = true;
       settings = {
-        "/apps/gdm/simple-greeter/banner_message_enable" = "true";
+        "/apps/gdm/simple-greeter/banner_message_enable" = true;
         "/apps/gdm/simple-greeter/banner_message_text" = ''
           --
           Welcome to ${hostname}