diff --git a/.i3/config b/.i3/config
index aa5ba81..be92189 100644
--- a/.i3/config
+++ b/.i3/config
@@ -44,9 +44,6 @@ bindsym $mod+Shift+Q kill
 # start dmenu (a program launcher)
 bindsym $mod+d exec dmenu_run
 
-# lock screen (i3lock)
-bindsym $mod+Escape exec i3lock -c 000000
-
 # change focus
 bindsym $mod+Left focus left
 bindsym $mod+Down focus down