diff --git a/roles/packages/tasks/base.yml b/roles/packages/tasks/base.yml
index 60d3c7e..7a0b0db 100644
--- a/roles/packages/tasks/base.yml
+++ b/roles/packages/tasks/base.yml
@@ -15,3 +15,11 @@
   alternatives:
     name: x-terminal-emulator
     path: /usr/bin/urxvt
+
+- name: set persistent journal
+  ini_file:
+    path: /etc/systemd/journald.conf
+    section: Journal
+    option: Storage
+    value: persistent
+