diff --git a/configuration.nix b/configuration.nix
index 388200d..b4b42b1 100644
--- a/configuration.nix
+++ b/configuration.nix
@@ -17,6 +17,8 @@
 
   networking.hostName = "visionfive-nix";
 
+  boot.kernelParams = [ "boot.shell_on_fail" ];
+
   # Enable ssh on boot
   services.openssh.enable = true;