diff --git a/client/src/main/java/client/scenes/FoodpalApplicationCtrl.java b/client/src/main/java/client/scenes/FoodpalApplicationCtrl.java
index 0e80969..9ba7585 100644
--- a/client/src/main/java/client/scenes/FoodpalApplicationCtrl.java
+++ b/client/src/main/java/client/scenes/FoodpalApplicationCtrl.java
@@ -291,6 +291,7 @@ public class FoodpalApplicationCtrl implements LocaleAware {
             showName(edit.getText());
         });
         editableTitleArea.getChildren().add(edit);
+        edit.requestFocus();
     }