diff --git a/.screenrc b/.screenrc
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..029edf6
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.screenrc
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+hardstatus on
+hardstatus alwayssetlastline "%{=b}%{G} Screen(s): %{b}%w"
+defscrollback 5000