diff --git a/lua/lazy/core/loader.lua b/lua/lazy/core/loader.lua
index 2cfdfe8..1b02342 100644
--- a/lua/lazy/core/loader.lua
+++ b/lua/lazy/core/loader.lua
@@ -42,6 +42,7 @@ function M.setup()
     end
     Util.track()
   end
+  Config.mapleader = vim.g.mapleader
 
   -- report any warnings & errors
   Config.spec:report()