diff --git a/views/chat.ejs b/views/chat.ejs
index 4041c51..8ab35ee 100644
--- a/views/chat.ejs
+++ b/views/chat.ejs
@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@
             <!-- Input area with sticky behavior -->
             <div class="input-area">
                 <textarea id="messageInput" class="form-control mb-2" rows="3" placeholder=""
-                    onkeydown="handleKeyDown(event)"></textarea>
+                    onkeydown="handleKeyDown(event)" autofocus></textarea>
 
                 <!-- Buttons side by side -->
                 <div class="d-flex justify-content-between">