diff --git a/src/qml/DebugConsole.qml b/src/qml/DebugConsole.qml
index 361b8f13..834ca0b3 100644
--- a/src/qml/DebugConsole.qml
+++ b/src/qml/DebugConsole.qml
@@ -47,6 +47,7 @@ HDrawer {
             error: false,
         })
         visible = true
+        forceActiveFocus()
     }
 
     onHistoryEntryChanged: