diff --git a/src/core/configuration.py b/src/core/configuration.py
index bc6c5cd..c028660 100644
--- a/src/core/configuration.py
+++ b/src/core/configuration.py
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ class MigrationSettings(BaseModel):
 class AppConfig(BaseModel):
     discord_bot_token: str
     discord_server_id: str
-    tool_mode: str = Field(default="backup_only")     # direct_transfer | backup_transfer | backup_only
+    tool_mode: str = Field(default="direct_transfer")  # direct_transfer | backup_transfer | backup_only
     target_platform: str = Field(default="none")       # fluxer | stoat | none
     target_bot_token: Optional[str] = Field(default=None)
     target_server_id: Optional[str] = Field(default=None)
diff --git a/src/ui/main_app.py b/src/ui/main_app.py
index e060541..8f73751 100644
--- a/src/ui/main_app.py
+++ b/src/ui/main_app.py
@@ -123,6 +123,15 @@ class ConfigSelectionScreen(Screen):
                 if name:
                     create_new_config(name)
                     self.refresh_configs()
+                    # Immediately open the ConfigScreen for the new config
+                    cfg_path = Path(f"Reaper-{name}") / "config.yaml"
+                    def on_config_saved(saved: bool = False):
+                        if saved:
+                            self.refresh_configs()
+                            # Navigate into the ModeScreen
+                            from src.ui.mode_screen import ModeScreen
+                            self.app.push_screen(ModeScreen(name, cfg_path))
+                    self.app.push_screen(ConfigScreen(name, cfg_path), on_config_saved)
             self.app.push_screen(NewConfigModal(), cb)
         elif event.button.id == "btn_exit":
             self.app.exit()