diff --git a/kitty/kitty.conf b/kitty/kitty.conf
index 8d67d069612..6cb989a03ff 100644
--- a/kitty/kitty.conf
+++ b/kitty/kitty.conf
@@ -137,6 +137,7 @@ color15  #ffffff
 map ctrl+shift+v        paste_from_clipboard
 map ctrl+shift+s        paste_from_selection
 map ctrl+shift+c        copy_to_clipboard
+map shift+insert        paste_from_selection
 
 # Scrolling
 map ctrl+shift+up        scroll_line_up