diff --git a/web/templates/chat.html b/web/templates/chat.html
index c208777..607160a 100644
--- a/web/templates/chat.html
+++ b/web/templates/chat.html
@@ -37,10 +37,10 @@
         </p>
 
         <p>
-            <a href="/chat?intent=join&birthday=true" class="button">
+            <a href="/chat?intent=join&birthday=true" class="button" target="_blank">
                 🍰 Join the Chat Room
             </a>
-            <a href="/chat?intent=join" class="button ml-2">
+            <a href="/chat?intent=join" class="button ml-2" target="_blank">
                 No thanks; join the chat normally
             </a>
         </p>