diff --git a/nix/home/universal.nix b/nix/home/universal.nix
index 2accc9c..876e126 100644
--- a/nix/home/universal.nix
+++ b/nix/home/universal.nix
@@ -28,6 +28,10 @@ with builtins;
 {
   # Let Home Manager install and manage itself.
   programs.home-manager.enable = true;
+  home.username = "haak";
+  home.homeDirectory = "/home/haak";
+  home.stateVersion = "22.05";
+
   # no need for home-manager news, thanks
   news.display = "silent";