diff --git a/xinitrc b/xinitrc
index b301301..6125d7a 100644
--- a/xinitrc
+++ b/xinitrc
@@ -79,6 +79,10 @@ if [ -f "$HOME/.config/feh/fehbg" ] ; then
   "$HOME/.config/feh/fehbg" &
 fi
 
+# gnome keyring manager
+dbus-update-activation-environment --all
+gnome-keyring-daemon --start --components=secrets
+
 # fix giant cursors caused by adwaitu theme being installed as dependency of something.
 # not working on machineone for some reason so workaround is to
 # comment out `Inherits=Adwaita` in `/usr/share/icons/default/index.theme`