diff --git a/config.h b/config.h
index d4b38d0..125fb6b 100644
--- a/config.h
+++ b/config.h
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ static const float alpha = 0.5;
 static const int failonclear = 1;
 
 /* default message */
-static const char * message = "";
+static const char * message = "Enter password to unlock";
 
 /* text color */
 static const char * text_color = "#ffffff";