diff --git a/src/qml/DebugConsole.qml b/src/qml/DebugConsole.qml
index df290280..0c1f614a 100644
--- a/src/qml/DebugConsole.qml
+++ b/src/qml/DebugConsole.qml
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ import QtQuick.Layouts 1.12
 import "Base"
 
 Window {
+    id: debugConsole
     title: qsTr("Debug console")
     width: 640
     height: 480
@@ -31,6 +32,8 @@ Window {
     HColumnLayout {
         anchors.fill: parent
 
+        Keys.onEscapePressed: debugConsole.visible = false
+
         HListView {
             id: commandsView
             spacing: theme.spacing