diff --git a/modules/graphical/default.nix b/modules/graphical/default.nix
index b630790..5304aa4 100644
--- a/modules/graphical/default.nix
+++ b/modules/graphical/default.nix
@@ -23,6 +23,8 @@ in {
   ];
 
   config = {
+    # needed for gnome pinentry
+    services.dbus.packages = [pkgs.gcr];
     stylix = {
       autoEnable = false;
       polarity = "dark";
diff --git a/users/common/programs/gpg.nix b/users/common/programs/gpg.nix
index 5554ca3..5bdafde 100644
--- a/users/common/programs/gpg.nix
+++ b/users/common/programs/gpg.nix
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
   services.gpg-agent = {
     enable = true;
     enableSshSupport = true;
-    pinentryFlavor = "qt";
+    pinentryFlavor = "gnome3";
   };
 
   programs.gpg = {