diff --git a/snap/snapcraft.yaml b/snap/snapcraft.yaml
index 95e94dbf5..cba59cfef 100644
--- a/snap/snapcraft.yaml
+++ b/snap/snapcraft.yaml
@@ -12,6 +12,10 @@ confinement: strict
 base: core22
 adopt-info: subsurface
 
+layout:
+  /etc/gitconfig:
+    bind-file: $SNAP_DATA/gitconfig
+
 apps:
   subsurface:
     environment: