diff --git a/app.py b/app.py
index e0a6cd9..0f8a261 100644
--- a/app.py
+++ b/app.py
@@ -372,7 +372,7 @@ function connect(){
     $("#peers").style.display = "none";
   };
 }
-$("#newpad").addEventListener("click", (e) => { e.preventDefault(); location.href = "/" + rand() + "/"; });
+$("#newpad").addEventListener("click", (e) => { e.preventDefault(); window.open("/" + rand() + "/", "_blank"); });
 
 // Copy to clipboard function
 async function copyToClipboard() {