diff --git a/machines/magenta/services/gitea.nix b/machines/magenta/services/gitea.nix
index 2e89b46..52d0b21 100644
--- a/machines/magenta/services/gitea.nix
+++ b/machines/magenta/services/gitea.nix
@@ -40,7 +40,10 @@ in
         CHARSET = "utf8";
         LOG_SQL = false;
       };
-      server.DISABLE_ROUTER_LOG = true;
+      server = {
+        DISABLE_ROUTER_LOG = true;
+        LANDING_PAGE = "explore";
+      };
       service = {
         ALLOW_ONLY_EXTERNAL_REGISTRATION = false;
         DEFAULT_KEEP_EMAIL_PRIVATE = false;