diff --git a/src/wayland/handlers/toplevel_management.rs b/src/wayland/handlers/toplevel_management.rs
index 27ff319c..547c6afc 100644
--- a/src/wayland/handlers/toplevel_management.rs
+++ b/src/wayland/handlers/toplevel_management.rs
@@ -110,7 +110,8 @@ impl ToplevelManagementHandler for State {
 
             std::mem::drop(shell);
 
-            if seat.active_output() != *output {
+            // move pointer to window if it’s on a different monitor/output
+            if seat.active_output() != *output && self.common.config.cosmic_conf.cursor_follows_focus {
                 if let Some(new_pos) = new_pos {
                     seat.set_active_output(output);
                     if let Some(ptr) = seat.get_pointer() {